Humanistic China Series - Ancient Chinese Inventions

Author: Deng Yinkuo
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The Four Great Inventions of ancient China are well-known to all and have spread far and wide. Beyond the Four Great Inventions, in fact, ancient China had many other inventions that played an extremely important role in human progress, rivaling the Four Great Inventions in significance. Examples include Traditional Chinese Medicine, the decimal system, porcelain, silk, metal smelting and casting, tea and tea culture, and the abacus, all of which hold the same importance as the Four Great Inventions. This book aims to promote the ancient Chinese civilization by briefly describing these inventions that influenced the development of world science and technology, accompanied by exquisite illustrations, showcasing the essence and brilliance of ancient Chinese scientific inventions to readers interested in this topic.