Know some Chinese history

Author: Qiu Likun
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Who was the emperor who killed the most loyal ministers in Chinese history? Was the usurpation of the throne by Emperor Yongzheng a fact? Do you understand the mysterious concept of reincarnation in Tibet? What was the largest territory China ever had? What was the life like for ancient ethnic minorities? Why did the ancient kingdom of Loulan disappear? Whose invention greatly advanced world literature? – We should all know a little about these! The "Little Knowledge" series, despite its grand scope, has a modest and playful focus. It shares the decades-long reading experiences of young scholars from Peking University, presented in a richly illustrated format, guiding you through the vastness and depth of Chinese civilization and history. Who was the emperor who killed the most loyal ministers in Chinese history? Was the usurpation of the throne by Emperor Yongzheng a fact? Do you understand the mysterious concept of reincarnation in Tibet? What was the largest territory China ever had? What was the life like for ancient ethnic minorities? Why did the ancient kingdom of Loulan disappear? Whose invention greatly advanced world literature? – We should all know a little about these! The "Little Knowledge" series, despite its grand scope, has a modest and playful focus. It shares the decades-long reading experiences of young scholars from Peking University, presented in a richly illustrated format, guiding you through the vastness and depth of Chinese civilization and history.