Illustrated World. Yuan

Author: Gong Shuduo, Liu Delin
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: They came from the vast deserts, drinking mare's milk and resting in yurts when weary. Descendants of Genghis Khan, their empire's blade pointed, no one could stand in their way. Southward to the Central Plains, westward to foreign lands, the royal family extended to Eastern Europe. The refined Chinese became their subjects, while the proud peoples knelt at their feet. Ancient, blocked roads burst open with thunder, merchants gathered in the capital; devout monks arrived gracefully, building temples in all directions; and more, envoys from all nations, with trembling reverence, dizzying under the splendid and colorful prosperity. All marveled, "How majestic is the Creative Power!" This book, rich in illustrations and diverse in style, vividly recreates China's long and glorious history and civilization through over a thousand carefully selected historical stories. The book's historical narrative is clear, details are specific, the language is concise and lively, and the illustrations are abundant and explanatory, making it a high-quality historical knowledge read. The content covers politics, economy, military, foreign relations, art, thought, science and technology, and social life, comprehensively reflecting the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty.