China Discovered I: Historical Volume - The Flow of the Empire's Years

Author: He Le Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-09-26
Features: What mysterious connections do Pangu, Xihe, and prehistoric Chinese civilization have in Chinese mythology? What are the differences between Nuwa creating humans and God creating humans? What secrets are hidden in the Classic of Mountains and Seas? What historical position should Qin Shi Huang hold? What cultural codes lie behind the Eastern theory of war? Why do empires experience cycles of prosperity and reform? China's Discovery I – The Flowing Years explores with readers from a fresh perspective and with detailed information: What factors have ensured that Chinese civilization, as the only ancient civilization in the world that has endured from its birth to the present day without interruption, has continued in the form of empires for over 5,000 years on this mysterious and vast land of the East? What significant events have occurred in its prehistoric civilization and imperial history?