A Story of China's History (Youth Edition) (Volume 1, 2, 3)

Author: Wan Li
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book selects classic Chinese historical stories in chronological order, covering major historical events and the deeds of outstanding figures from the creation of the world by Pangu to the end after the Xinhai Revolution. It includes many classic stories such as "Dividing Court to Challenge" (Fenting Kangli), "Shang Tang Overthrowing Xia," "Tai Gong Fishing and Wen Wang Meeting a Sage," "Retreating Three Bowshots in the Battle of Chengpu," "Buying Rare Goods to Seize Qin" (Qi Huo Ke Ju), "Han Wu's Brilliance and the Prosperity of Western Han," and "Four Examinations and the Sage's Pot" (Si Zhen Ru Gang). It is an excellent reading material for patriotic education and moral character development for young people. The book also includes phonetic annotations for some obscure characters and is accompanied by numerous illustrations, making it an indispensable historical story book for young readers.