Africa and Asia. Modern Africa and Asia chapter

Author: Ji Shanshan, Song Xiaoqin
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This series of "World History Stories" begins with the cradles of ancient civilizations, recounts thousands of years of changes, modern upheavals, and contemporary events, striving to depict the continuous progress of humanity through its arduous journey over millennia. It includes not only major political events but also pays attention to various aspects of social life such as literature, art, philosophy, religion, and science. As "history stories," they aim to balance knowledge,, and readability while minimizing the "didactic" tone. This requires writers to step out of the "ivory tower" and use popular language that appeals to the masses. This task seems easy but is actually difficult. Perhaps traditional constraints occupy too much time and space, and ordinary people have little interest in the outside world. Adding to this are the awkward foreign names and places, as well as explicit or implicit Western thought habits, which often make the writers struggle to put pen to paper. I remember a renowned figure once said something to the effect of: "Strive to explain profound truths in simple language." Although the compilers have carefully remained faithful to historical facts while using popular language to recreate history, they often find it difficult to achieve their goals. This book begins with the cradles of ancient civilizations, recounts thousands of years of changes, modern upheavals, and contemporary events, striving to depict the continuous progress of humanity through its arduous journey over millennia. It includes not only major political events but also pays attention to various aspects of social life such as literature, art, philosophy, religion, and science.