Chronicles of the 20th Century in China (Complete 5 Volumes)

Author: Zhou Hong
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Publish Date: 2000-03-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive historical reference work documenting major historical events and significant figures in China during the 20th century, with its scope starting from 1900 and ending in 1999. The book consists of five volumes. Volumes 1-4 are the "Chronicles of Major Events," which include over 1,800 entries detailing significant events in China during the 20th century in terms of politics, economy, military, diplomacy, culture, science and technology, natural phenomena, and social life. Volume 5 is the "Appendix·People," which collects nearly a thousand deceased historical figures who had a major impact on the development of Chinese society in the 20th century. It can be said that this book perfectly combines the chronological, annalistic, and biographical styles. The book also possesses the characteristics of both a reference work and a general history. Each volume includes a large number of valuable historical photographs, and the end of each volume features a chronicle of major events, providing convenience for reference and retrieval.