Chinese Surnames Map (Color Version)

Author: Zhai Wenming
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Over 100 surnames, more than 200 celebrities, 280,000 words of exquisite essays, over 900 beautiful illustrations, a harmonious combination of various visual elements to make culture and knowledge, forming a grand cultural map of Chinese culture. Based on the traditional classic "Hundred Surnames," this book combines the analysis trends of surname development, taking into account both the historical "name-surnames" and the newly emerging major surnames, it selects over 100 surnames, telling surname stories, introducing famous people with the same surnames, outlining the origins and migrations of surnames, and interpreting the profound connotations of surname culture. It opens a path connecting history and reality for root-seeking, guiding readers to appreciate the vastness and unique charm of Chinese surname culture. The content of this book is divided into two parts. The first part selects over 100 representative surnames, starting from aspects such as origins, migrations, and historical celebrities, covering everything related to each surname, including the place of origin, migration routes, main branches, founding ancestors, representative historical celebrities, etc. The second part examines the origins and changes of surnames, telling the ancient and modern anecdotes and interesting stories of surnames, focusing on a macro and overall perspective of surname culture. The two parts complement each other, presenting the original picture of Chinese surname culture from all angles. Additionally, nearly a thousand exquisite illustrations are selected to vividly showcase the rich and diverse aspects of Chinese surname culture, allowing readers to embark on a fascinating root-seeking journey while gaining more aesthetic experiences, imaginative space, and a broader cultural perspective.