Illustrated World - Spring and Autumn, Warring States

Author: Gong Shufeng
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Publish Date: 2006-06-21
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Dimmed the glint of swords and the clamor of war. The hegemonies of Qi and Jin, the glory of seven states vying for dominance, are now but dust and ashes. In this era of transformation, the old and corrupt are swept away, giving rise to new sprouts. Over centuries, heroes emerged one after another. The brilliant generals who shook the world decided the fate of nations with their actions; the eloquent diplomats who wielded words could break through city walls with their rhetoric. The Nine Provinces of Huaxia shone like stars. The pragmatic Confucius and Mencius taught people how to live; the serene Laozi and Zhuangzi brought peace and tranquility; the ceremonial rites of the Legalists, the frugality of the Mohists—these became the spiritual sources of the Chinese nation, flowing for thousands of years.
This book is richly illustrated with diverse formats, vividly recreating the long and splendid history and civilization of China through over a thousand carefully selected historical stories. The book is clear in its historical context, detailed in its facts, concise and lively in its writing, and supplemented with abundant illustrations, making it a refined and engaging read on history. The content covers politics, economy, military, foreign relations, art, philosophy, science, and social life, comprehensively reflecting the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty.