Mysteries of Chinese History

Author: Wen Jun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This series combines academic rigor, knowledge, and accessibility, making it a delightful read for both scholars and general audiences. The editors have strived to blend academic depth, knowledge, fun, and exploration in the writing process, ensuring each mystery integrates diverse perspectives, gathers various schools of thought, introduces the origins of unresolved cases, and inspires readers to think and explore together. The book generally follows the chronological order of history, arranged by time, and is divided into twelve sections: Historical Mysteries, Imperial Secrets, Death Investigations, Intriguing Lineages, Political Secrets, Archaeological Enigmas, Tomb Mysteries, Ancient Sites, Scientific Secrets, Folklore Origins, Artistic Salons, and Textual Investigations.
Do you know how the name "Huaxia" originated? Was King Zhou of Yin a tyrant? Was Emperor Taizong of Tang a foreigner? Why did Cao Cao kill Yang Xiu? Why did Sun Yat-sen "resign" to Yuan Shikai? Why did Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao part ways? This book comprehensively and systematically explores the unresolved and lesser-known mysteries of Chinese history. The evidence is detailed and valuable, the language vivid and lively, making it an essential read for understanding Chinese history, cherishing Chinese civilization, and creating a better future. Readers interested in Chinese history and culture will definitely not want to miss this book.