History of Chinese Civilization (Hardcover, 4 Volumes)

Author: Yuan Xingpei et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is an academic work co-authored by the Institute of Sinology at Peking University, representing an interdisciplinary approach. It highlights the perspective that the history of civilization is both the history of human creation and the history of human evolution. It correspondingly aligns material civilization, political civilization, and spiritual civilization with the relationship between humans and nature, the organization of human society, and the human mind, demonstrating their intricate connections and providing a comprehensive description to emphasize the creativity of Chinese civilization and the enduring process of its development. The book divides Chinese civilization into four periods, basing the division on major transformations in the history of Chinese civilization. It meticulously portrays the characteristics and highlights of each period, as well as their interrelated roles in bridging past and present, showcasing the figures who made significant contributions to the advancement of civilization and exploring the key factors that influenced its development. Thus, it comprehensively discusses the course of Chinese civilization's development, revealing certain developmental patterns and historical experiences. The book attempts to examine Chinese civilization within the global context, outlining its position in the progression of world civilizations. In its arguments, it fully integrates archaeological and artifact evidence with written records, striving to combine historical narrative, critical analysis, and literary flair.