Bai Gong Jìngjì (Reading China, Volume of Science and Technology History)

Author: Zhou Hanguang, Wang Yiliang
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This series of books relies on middle-aged scholars who are strong in academic research, have made first-class achievements in their fields, and are supported by image data experts to vividly and accurately restore the detailed civilizations in the fields of art, society, military, and technology in Chinese history in a visually rich and engaging manner. The academic standards, as well as the abundance and freshness of the image materials, are unparalleled in the current popular and high-quality illustrated historical books. The series is divided into four volumes: "Qiankun—Reading China·Social History," "A Feast of Beauty—Reading China·Art History," "Craftsmanship Competition—Reading China·Technology History," and "Drum and Horn Clashes—Reading China·Military History." The lively text paired with exquisite illustrations showcases the five thousand years of civilization in China. This book is divided into six periods—Pre-Qin, Qin and Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang, Song and Yuan, and Ming and Qing—to explain the characteristics of technological development in each period, fully demonstrating the long journey of Chinese technological development. The text is clear and easy to understand, complemented by rich and engaging visuals, making it a perfect blend of academic rigor, knowledge, readability, and aesthetic appeal. China was a giant in the development of ancient world technology, but over the long course of human history, it gradually lost its former brilliance. How can the past pride and glory be restored in the years to come? This is the thought left for everyone by this book. It inspires future generations to inherit the pioneering spirit of the ancients and once again reach the pinnacle of technological creation.