Illustrated World. Western Liaoning Xia Jin

Author: Gong Shuduo, Liu Delin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Breaking through the Great Wall, crossing perilous passes, and nomadic tribes competing to drink from the Yellow River in the outer regions. The Central Plains war ignites, with clashing swords and horses, as the Zhao Song Dynasty fades. The Liao Dynasty led by Yelü Dahu, invincible, establishes a state through seasonal camping; the Western Xia led by Li Xia, maneuvering flexibly, leaves behind a legacy of glory in its ancient tombs; the Jurchen in the northeast rise in the mountains and marshlands, destroying the Liao and driving out the Song, achieving a century of dominance. With the same bravery and fierceness, yet different exotic flavors, the names of the Liao, Western Xia, and Jin shine in the annals of history. This book, rich in illustrations and diverse in style, vividly recreates China's long and splendid history and civilization through over a thousand carefully selected historical stories. The book has a clear historical narrative, detailed historical facts, concise and lively language, and abundant illustrations, making it a high-quality historical knowledge read. The content of this book covers politics, economy, military, foreign relations, art, thought, science and technology, and social life, comprehensively reflecting the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty.