Great Wall of China Lecture Series---A Chat about the Warring States Period

Author: Xie Zhi, Peng Bangtong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-31
Features: As the only among the four ancient civilizations that has maintained an unbroken development, our history is a heritage that should be cherished. Chinese history is vast and profound, with ancient literature, documents, and archives as extensive as the sea. Where should one begin to tell the story of Chinese history? To meet the needs of readers, we have invited and organized a group of renowned senior historians in the field of history to meticulously compile this series of "Great Lectures on Chinese History." With a sense of responsibility towards the readers, they have written concise yet comprehensive articles in each volume, providing detailed introductions to major historical events, economic development, ethnic relations, Sino-foreign exchanges, social life, philosophical thought, literary and artistic achievements, and scientific and technological advancements. These articles are both scholarly in depth and engaging in tone, filled with wit and humor, written in a clear, fluent, and accessible style. We hope this series will help overseas Chinese understand the history of the Chinese nation.