A Large History of China -- A Series of Works by Ray Huang

Author: Ray Huang
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Every book by Ray Huang—The Yellow River (Heshun River), A Large History of China, and 1587, A Year of No Significance—has been incredibly popular. There are many history books, but Ray Huang's works make reading enjoyable and feel fresh. This might be the most important thing. Why is it called A Large History? In the past 150 years, China has undergone the largest revolution in human history, transforming from a closed-off medieval nation into a modern country, affecting the thoughts, beliefs, marriages, education, and daily lives of 1 billion people. The situation is beyond ordinary measurement. Listen to Liu Xinwu decode the mysteries of the Dream of the Red Chamber; follow the 100 Schools Forum to solve the mysteries of the Twelve Emperors of the Qing Dynasty; all authoritative documentaries from CCTV-10, including Archaeological China, Mysteries of China, and Exploration and Discovery, are included—don’t miss it! Why is it called A Large History of China? In the past 150 years, China has undergone the largest revolution in human history, transforming from a closed-off medieval nation into a modern country, affecting the thoughts, beliefs, marriages, education, and daily lives of 1 billion people. The situation is beyond ordinary measurement. This book analyzes the process of Chinese history from a technological perspective, focusing on how the modern economic system was unacceptable to traditional society and what opportunity allowed it to take root in China. The vision is broad, and the insights are unique.