Common Sense of Chinese History (2021 Edition)

Wu Han organized a group of experts and scholars from 1963 to 1965, such as well-known historians Wang Zhuan, Bai Shouyi, Deng Guangming, Zheng Tianting, Weng Dujian, Hu Houxuan, Yin Faru, He Ziquan, Dai Yi, etc. Together they compiled and compiled this "Common Sense of Chinese History". "Everyone compiled a small book" is an important prerequisite to ensure the high quality of this book. As a popular historical reading, this book has a lively form, with each topic being both independent and interrelated. The content is short and concise, giving readers the necessary historical knowledge. It draws on a wide range of materials, introducing social profiles, famous figures and historical anecdotes in various historical periods, which is different from textbooks and dictionaries. It is interesting and easy to read, and the content is interspersed with storylines, vividly presenting Chinese history with warmth and attitude. The book traces back to the "Peking Man" discovered in Zhoukoudian and ends at the early days of the Republic of China. It spans 500,000 years in time and space. It covers almost all important events in Chinese history, as well as literary and historical knowledge, laws and regulations. It is a classic reading material for learning Chinese history and traditional culture.