Historical Dictionary (Revised Edition)

Author: Zhu Xiaoxin
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Features: This dictionary strives to present a comprehensive view of each historical phenomenon while incorporating new research findings. In selecting historical materials, it considers aspects such as politics, economy, culture, and ethnicity. The explanations for each historical phenomenon adhere to the principles of comprehensiveness and objectivity, often accompanied by general assessments to reveal their essence. Given the absence of direct written records in prehistory, the writing primarily draws on archaeological artifacts and myths to compensate for the lack of historical data. Additionally, historical relics from other periods in China and the world are included to provide multi-perspective insights into historical phenomena. The arrangement of the book follows the sequence of ancient, modern, and contemporary periods for Chinese history, with the chronological divisions adopted from the prevailing views in contemporary Chinese historical scholarship. Each entry for a historical period is organized chronologically. Entries spanning long historical periods are generally placed in the earliest period they appear, while those that do not fit a chronological order are placed at the end of the relevant historical period. For world history, the same sequence of ancient, modern, and contemporary periods is followed, with chronological divisions based on the latest views in Chinese historical scholarship. Each historical period is first organized by country, followed by chronological order.