Mythological Era. Xia. Shang. Western Zhou - Illustrated World

Author: Gong Shuduo
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The embers in the cave of, faintly visible, cast shadows of firelight on the walls. Interpreting the legends of Fuxi and Shennong, one can imagine the hardships of ancient people's survival. Xia Jie was tyrannical, while Cheng Tang mourned the people and punished the guilty, replacing him. "The Mandate of Heaven, the divine bird, descended and gave birth to the Shang." Pan Geng moved the capital to Yin, and the wandering capital finally had a permanent home. The Yin and Shang dynasties faded into obscurity; brushing away the dust from the oracle bones, those simple strokes of writing have unknowingly accompanied the Chinese civilization for millennia. Wen Wang ruled at Qi, and all were harmonious. With two-thirds of the world under his control, it was achieved within the blink of an eye. The Zhou Dynasty brought renewal, with sages emerging one after another. Wen Wang was imprisoned and developed the Book of Changes; Wu Wang conquered Zhou, and the Oath of the Pastures has been passed down through the ages. This book, rich in illustrations and diverse in style, vividly recreates China's long and splendid history through over a thousand carefully selected historical stories. The book's historical context is clear, details are specific, the language is concise and lively, and the illustrations are abundant and explanatory, making it a high-quality historical knowledge read. With easy-to-understand language, it delves into the truth of history, and with a professional perspective, it deciphers age-old mysteries. It evaluates the successes and failures of figures through the ages and explores unresolved historical puzzles. Over 1,000 fascinating classic stories, more than 3,000 precious historical illustrations, and 2.6 million words in a 10-volume masterpiece come together to form a magnificent and illustrated panorama of Chinese civilization.