History of Chinese Surnames. Xie Clan (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Wang Daliang
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features:
Unique Genre of Comprehensive History – A magnificent and meticulous work that spans the history of Chinese surname civilization, rich in research and covering ancient to modern times.
Comprehensive Coverage Across Four Sections – A historical work encompassing multiple disciplines and abundant documentary sources. The four sections—origin of surnames, surname culture, surname literature, and famous figures of surnames—help readers gain a comprehensive understanding and mastery of surname civilization.
Fresh Perspective in Historical Prose – A culturally historical book with a broad perspective, rich in philosophy and written in the style of prose. Concise yet clear, it successfully bridges the gap between academic history and the general public.
Rich Illustrations – A surname atlas filled with numerous precious images. The illustrations cover ancestors, figures, ancestral halls, literature, mountains and rivers, famous scenic spots, and historical sites. The visuals complement the text, creating a harmonious whole.
This book aims to organize the civilization of Chinese surname culture, clarify the origins and developments of various surnames, and provide readers and researchers of surname culture with a comprehensive historical work supported by detailed historical research and rich documentary sources.
Surname culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. Strengthening research and organization in this field contributes to national unity, the consolidation of the national spirit, and the fulfillment of the great task of national unification.
This is an illustrated comprehensive historical work of the 20th century, featuring a large collection of valuable surname illustrations covering ancestors, figures, ancestral halls, literature, mountains and rivers, famous scenic spots, and historical sites.
It should be noted that some illustrations do not correspond one-to-one with the textual content, hence the name "Illustrated Edition" rather than "Illustrated Commentary." Please take this into consideration.