World Culture History (Second Edition)

Author: Chen Fosong
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Publish Date: 2004-03-17
Features: It is necessary to look at humanity with a broad perspective, from China to Peru. —[British] S. Johnson
The future will not have any other human history except cultural history. — Karl Liebknecht
This book is divided into two major cultural systems: Eastern and Western. The Eastern culture introduces the ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary stages of Chinese, Indian, and Arab cultures; while the Western culture focuses on Greek and Roman cultures, the modern Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the cultures of the 19th and 20th centuries. Through comparative analysis, it explores the characteristics of major cultural circles in a systematic and concise manner, discusses the traits of various cultures, and strives to uncover the intrinsic connections, developmental trajectories, and patterns between Eastern and Western cultures. Additionally, the book includes medieval Japanese culture, Southeast Asian culture, African culture, and modern and contemporary world cultures, making the content more comprehensive and reflecting the spirit of the times.
The book covers a wide range of topics, blending breadth and depth, with clear and fluent writing. It is both informative, academic, and highly readable, making it suitable as a textbook for university and college students, as well as a reference for cultural and historical researchers and enthusiasts.