Ancient Chinese History Outline (Part 1): Primitive Society—Southern and Northern (Revised Edition)

Author: Zhang Chuanxi
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Publish Date: 2004-07-03
Features: The format of this textbook is organized by "parts" according to social systems, by "chapters" according to dynasties, by "sections" according to important categories, and by "items" according to individual historical events. This ensures clear structure and easy reading. Under each "item," there are further sub-items, which cover consecutive smaller dynasties or cultures. Several dynasties are grouped into one chapter, while cultures are not divided into sections. Below the chapter, there are the items. This textbook strives for appropriate content complexity, accurate language, distinct viewpoints, and fluent design. To maintain the scientific rigor of the textbook and to train, improve students' ability to read historical works, as well as to cultivate their interest in studying history, a small number of original sources have been appropriately selected and included in each chapter. For ease of reading, some obscure characters are annotated with pronunciation, ancient place names are annotated with their modern locations, administrative divisions are annotated with the modern seat of government, and imperial reign years are annotated with the corresponding years in the Common Era.