An Encyclopedia of Chinese History, Volume Twenty: The Horrors of Torture

Chinese culture values peace and upholds the ideal of moderation. When different cultures meet, it excels at bringing them together without taking sides or harboring resentment, favoring harmony and balance. This has enabled the Chinese nation to grow and flourish. Chinese culture is like a vast sea fed by countless rivers, boundless and immeasurable.

The History of Chinese Culture recounts the extraordinary journey of China, from prehistoric times to the present, covering the expansion of its territory, the formation of its peoples, social evolution, economic and cultural development, and political change.

To present this sweeping history in full, the book spans nearly 12 million words across eight volumes and 261 installments.