Cultural Relics and History — A Series of Cultural Relics and Science in China

Author: Zhu Xiaoxin
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book follows the basic timeline of Chinese historical development, using material evidence to focus on the introduction of prehistoric civilization, the formation of the state, the establishment of unified national states, and some typical and representative material and spiritual civilizations created by the Chinese nation. The selected content emphasizes historical facts that are either not recorded in literature or are recorded incompletely or unclearly, allowing material evidence to better supplement the shortcomings of literary records and to present a vivid history. This book takes artifacts as its starting point, distinguishing its writing style from that of general historical books. It also aims to illustrate that artifacts are not only valuable for appreciation and collection but should also serve as an important means and method for historical research. As culture, as material evidence, should receive more attention in historical studies to better fulfill its role.