Biographies of 100 Famous Chinese People (Volume 1, 2, and 3) (Includes Disc)

Author: Xing Tao
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book carefully selects 100 of the most influential figures from the 5,000-year splendid history of Chinese civilization, fully recreating their life journeys, objectively evaluating their contributions and impacts on the nation and society, and accompanied by a wealth of exquisite and realistic images, allowing you to learn about the real-life celebrities in a relaxed reading experience.
Sightseeing: The precision astronomical and geographical instruments created by the great scientist Zhang Heng, the ethereal and dynamic calligraphy of Wang Xizhi's Orchid Pavilion Preface, the lifelike and spirited masterpieces of Wu Daozi, the agile and powerful martial arts skills of Bruce Lee and Yang Wei in Hollywood.
Learning: The strategic wisdom of Zhang Liang, the loyal and incorruptible official, in planning and winning battles at a distance; the noble quality of Bao Zheng in standing up for the people against power; the heroic spirit of Genghis Khan, the " ," in conquering the grasslands and sweeping across Eurasia; the patriotic spirit of Qi Jiguang in training soldiers to resist the Japanese.
Discovery: Why did Shang Yang make the State of Qin the most powerful at that time? How did Wu Zetian, with her talent and courage, become China's only female emperor? How did Xuanzang overcome countless difficulties to achieve his dreams? How did Sun Yat-sen continuously strive to overthrow China's feudal system of 2,000 years.
China is an ancient civilization with a long history. Over the centuries, our ancestors created a brilliant civilization, wrote countless epic tales of heroic wars, and also stirred up historical tides that moved heaven and earth. Among them, thousands of creative and enterprising figures emerged. In the irreversible tide of social progress, they left indelible marks on history with their own strength.
In the book "100 Biographies of Famous Chinese Figures," it introduces outstanding political leaders such as Qin Shi Huang, Liu Bang, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Genghis Khan, Mao Zedong, and Deng Xiaoping; excellent military commanders such as Xiang Yu, Han Xin, Yue Fei, and Qi Jiguang; famous statesmen such as Shang Yang and Zhuge Liang; sages and teachers such as Laozi, Confucius, Mozi, and Zhuangzi; renowned scientists such as Cai Lun, Zhang Heng, and Zu Chongzhi; literary and historical masters such as Qu Yuan, Sima Qian, and Li Bai; artistic giants such as Wang Xizhi, Gu Kaizhi, and Qi Baishi; and pioneers in ethnic relations and Sino-foreign cultural exchanges such as Zhang Qian, Xuanzang, and Princess Wencheng.
"Man is the subject of social practice, and history is merely the activity of those pursuing their own goals." The 100 individuals listed in this book, whether they emerged from the trials of the times or were shaped through hardship, all played important roles in creating Chinese history. The chapters in this book are both distinct and interconnected; they stand alone as separate volumes but merge into a unified whole. The narrative adopts a content structure with different focuses to highlight the distinct personalities of the figures, enabling readers to gain a systematic and comprehensive understanding of them.
Through reading, readers can experience the grand strategies of these figures in political activities, their courage and wisdom in battle, their profound thoughts in philosophy and ethics, the rigor and wonder in science and technology, and the passion and creativity in literature and art. By reading, they can also experience the life philosophies of the celebrities and learn from their paths to success.