World 5000 Years (1---6)

Author: Duan Wanhuan
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Publishing Date: 1985-01-01
Features: World History in 5,000 Years is a large-scale popular reading material in China that systematically introduces world history in a story format. The book contains over 1 million words, with authentic sources, extensive knowledge, vivid stories, and has been a bestseller for over 20 years since its debut in the early 1980s. It has been reprinted over 40 times, with more than 1.4 million sets distributed, nurturing a generation of young people. The book has been recommended by national departments such as the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, and the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, as well as by provinces and cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan, for reading activities. It has also won numerous awards, including the "Most Loved Books by Middle School Students," the Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Award, the First Prize of Shanghai's Outstanding Books, and the First Prize of the Second National Outstanding Children's Literature. It has had a broad influence among young readers. Some professionals also believe that this series is both knowledge-rich and highly engaging, serving as an "illustrated mini-history of the world." It is especially helpful for primary and secondary school teachers and parents. World History in 5,000 Years was originally published by Children's Publishing House. Now, at the request of the original authors, the New Century Edition is being launched by the China Dictionary Press. One of the original authors, Mr. Gu HanSong, has passed away. Under the leadership of the other two original authors, Chen Bixiang and Duan Wanhuan, the new edition has carefully selected and adjusted the original chapters, fully revised the content, and added many new elements, including expanding the modern section to extend into the late 20th century, significantly enhancing the sense of the times.