Illustrated World. Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period

Author: Gong Shuduo, Liu Delin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
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Faded the glint of swords and the clamor of war. The hegemony of Qi and Jin, the glory of the seven struggles for supremacy, can only be imagined. This era of transformation swept away the old and gave birth to new sprouts. Over several centuries, heroes emerged one after another. The brilliant generals who shook the world decided the fate of nations with their actions; the eloquent diplomats who wielded words could break through city walls. The nine provinces of Huaxia shone like stars. The pragmatic Confucius and Mencius taught people how to live, while the serene Laozi and Zhuangzi brought peace. The ceremonial rites of the Legalists and the frugality of the Mohists became the spiritual source of the Chinese nation, flowing for thousands of years. This book, rich in illustrations and diverse in style, vividly recreates the long and splendid history and civilization of China through over a thousand carefully selected historical stories. The book has a clear historical narrative, detailed historical facts, concise and vivid 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.