Two Thousand Years: History Written by Everyone for Everyone

Author: Hu Sheng
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is an early work by Hu Sheng. Initially serialized in the "Middle School Students" magazine, it was later compiled into a book and became widely popular among middle and high school students. It was highly praised by prominent figures such as Ye Shengtao, Wu Han, and Gong Yu. For a long time, this book was published under a pen name, and this is the first standalone book published under Hu Sheng's real name. The entire book offers a comprehensive perspective to analyze Chinese history from the Qin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty over two thousand years, delving into profound yet accessible discussions on why ancient China gave rise to emperors, why people could endure tyrannical rulers, how becoming an official and serving in the army became the two pillars of the imperial system, and why border conflicts frequently occurred in ancient China. For readers who have suffered from textbook-style history books, these arguments present a refreshing perspective and offer a unique understanding of Chinese history.