Chinese History: Eleven Lectures (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Zhou Shifeng
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Without knowing history, one will not know what they are. Without knowing history, one will not know where they come from or where they are going. Without knowing history, one will inevitably not understand the true meaning of their existence. This applies to individuals, to nations and countries, and to the entire human race. History is not a collection of fragmented newspapers or a series of stories that can be casually "parodied." History is present in our real lives. Everything in our daily lives is a product of history, and none of it will fail to become a part of history. This is because human existence itself is a historical existence. This is a book about "chatting about history," a conversation between a scholar friend and you in a very relaxed language. It is not a textbook, nor is it exam preparation material, but purely a friendly historical discussion. It goes wherever the conversation takes it, much like "Fisherman and Woodcutter's Leisure Talk." In fact, every stage of history has its specific themes. If we filter out the repetitive materials of history, we can see its bright and clear framework. There are some fundamental propositions in history that can always be repeatedly pondered, just like the delightful aftertaste of chewing green olives. This book precisely selects those "green olives" that are worth chewing, leaving readers with endless. At this point, you will feel that history is not difficult; in fact, it is very interesting.