Two Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui Dynasty period - Painting the Eighteen Histories (08)

Author: Gao Yurong
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The Comic History of the Eighteen Dynasties is the masterpiece of the renowned Korean cartoonist, Mr. Gao Yurong. Based on A Concise History of the Eighteen Dynasties, this series employs vivid brushwork and meticulous descriptions to unravel the threads of China's four-thousand-year history, offering an exhilarating interpretation of Chinese history. Through the lives of key historical figures, it weaves together historical scenes, allowing readers to enjoy the pleasure of reading while gaining complex historical knowledge and discovering different ways to appreciate history. A Concise History of the Eighteen Dynasties was compiled by Zeng Xianzhi of the Yuan Dynasty, summarizing the official histories of each dynasty. From Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian to Tuo Te's History of the Song Dynasty, all eighteen official histories are included, covering the essence of China's history from ancient times to the end of the Song Dynasty. Presented in a concise, outline format, it is an invaluable and accessible historical book series.