Illustrated World - Yuan

Author: Gong Shuduo
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: They came from the vast deserts, drinking mare's milk and resting in yurts when weary. Descendants of Genghis Khan, their empire stretched where the Great Khan's sword pointed, unstoppable. They advanced southward into the Central Plains, westward into foreign lands, and their royal banners reached Eastern Europe. The refined Chinese became their subjects, while proud foreigners knelt at their feet. Ancient, blocked roads burst open with thunder, merchants gathered in the capital; devout monks arrived gracefully, building temples in all directions; and envoys from all nations came with reverence, dizzying under the dazzling splendor of the prosperous city. All marveled, "How majestic is the Great Origin!" This book, rich in illustrations and diverse in style, vividly recreates China's long and glorious history through over a thousand carefully selected historical stories. The book's historical narrative is clear, details are specific, the text is concise and lively, and the illustrations are abundant and explanatory, making it a high-quality historical knowledge read. The content covers politics, economy, military, foreign relations, art, thought, science and technology, and social life, comprehensively reflecting the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty.