Illustrated Atlas of Ancient Chinese Ships (Paperback)

Author: Wang Guanzhuo
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: The achievements of China's shipbuilding industry are undoubtedly the result of political, economic, military, and cultural development, especially the development of productive forces, which provided a solid foundation for shipbuilding. With the growth of shipbuilding capabilities, the increase in ship types and numbers, deeper understanding of nature, and accumulated experience in navigation, China's shipping, transportation, cultural exchange, and naval warfare techniques have also made significant progress. Chinese history has several outstanding ship designers and countless experienced and skilled craftsmen who excelled in shipbuilding. Unfortunately, literature has not recorded their names or narrated their accomplishments. We can only recall and cherish their remarkable achievements through unearthed ship relics and shipbuilding historical records. The noble qualities of wisdom, initiative, perseverance, and diligence possessed by our ancestors are enough to make later generations admire and respect them immensely.