Illustrated History of China in the 20th Century (1900-1999) (Complete 10 Volumes)

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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features:
1. A brand-new historical concept: History is no longer the history of historians, but rather the sudden upheavals of the times and the subtle changes in daily life. From the invasion of the Eight-Nation Alliance to the Revolution of 1911, the War of Resistance Against Japan, the birth of the People's Republic of China, and the reform and opening-up—history is seen through the eyes of ordinary people: famous courtesans in the late Qing Dynasty, missionaries in Shanghai, the aviation school, the art school, the discovery of the Peking Man skull, and the death of celebrities. From the perspective of an observer, history is equally heart-stirring: the evolution of clothing, the customs, the tranquil urban culture, and the ancient buildings scattered across the land. History is open. Based on this, the book adopts a unique open-ended format, allowing every reader to step in effortlessly and immerse themselves. This is the purpose and value of this book.
2. A unique narrative style: This book deviates from traditional historical narration, focusing only on historical facts and presenting documents without making direct judgments or conclusions. Therefore, the entire book does not include discussions, evaluations, or personal reflections that are unrelated to the historical facts. The editors do not impose their own views on the readers, leaving ample space for reflection.
3. Extensive historical source collection: The book is under the general supervision and preface of Professor Zhang Dainian, a renowned scholar in philosophy and thought history. Professor Zhang states: "‘Illustrated 20th-Century China History’ is a new type of book rarely seen before. The editors creatively combine a vast amount of historical texts and images to provide a complete picture of history. I believe that those who have not lived through the 20th century can learn about the history of their ancestors and elders from this book and draw wisdom from it to learn how to create their own history. I greatly appreciate the rigorous and objective attitude adopted by the editors. Due to the emphasis on authenticity and objectivity, the book has become a reproduction of history."
4. Vivid historical (reconstruction): 8,000 photographs cover all aspects of China's century-long history, accompanied by meticulously researched captions to authentically recreate the human life of the time. Many of these photographs have never been seen before. These long-forgotten images include: Sun Yat-sen with his wife Lu Muzhen, daughter Sun Ying, and son Sun Ke; the famous courtesan Xiao Fengxian, who had a relationship with Cai E; Tagore with Zhuang Shidun and Xu Zhimo during his visit to China; students and nude models from the Shanghai Art College in the 1920s; and a young Li Peng with Deng Yingchao. The book follows a chronological structure, condensing and encompassing the entire history of China in the 20th century. All major events that occurred during this century are included, as are the activities of all important figures. The book contains over 100,000 entries of major events, more than 13,000 event entries, 6 million words, and over 12,000 precious historical photographs, covering politics, military, economy, diplomacy, culture, art, science and technology, law, religion, education, folklore, and other aspects. In essence, this book is an encyclopedic, comprehensive survey of China's modern history, a complete collection of national conditions, and a monumental historical ( refers to a long, panoramic painting-like representation of history, which I've translated as "panoramic historical" to convey its scope and grandeur).