From broadswords and spears to modern weapons

Author: Chen Jiantang
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Organized by Sichuan People's Publishing House, the "Social Atlas of a Century in China" is a scientific reading material reflecting the history of China since modern times. Readers who hold this collection will gain a vivid understanding and intuitive recognition of the changes in Chinese society over the past century. It will inspire readers with a stronger aspiration for the socialist modernization prospect of a well-off society decided at the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and provide insights into the future development direction of Chinese society. The complete set consists of 10 volumes, presenting a panoramic view of the social customs of China in the 20th century, with over 4,000 precious images recreating the life of the Chinese people over the past century. This book is part of the series. It outlines the evolution of Chinese military weaponry. The images are extremely precious and fascinating. It is divided into six major parts: the military equipment and weaponry of the late Qing Dynasty transitioning to modernization, military weapons during the Republic of China, the armament and development of the People's Liberation Army, the glorious construction of the army in the new era, grand military parades, and the exhibition of new weapons. The book is richly illustrated, with images as the main focus, complementing each other and enhancing the overall effect. Through the images, we can see society, see China, compare the progress of Chinese society over the past century, and compare the development of China over the past century. We can see the past poverty and backwardness, and the present development and progress, making it a highly recommended popular reading material.