The long history of the Chinese nation is an important part of world history. It has stood at the forefront of world history and led the spirit of its times. Therefore, as we study our national history, we must also look to the wider world and view the value and shortcomings of our nation through the development of human society as a whole, so that we can find the direction of our future development. As a great leader once said, a nation that does not understand its own history is a failed nation. History helps us build self-respect, confidence, and pride, and fosters a sense of responsibility toward our nation. Drawing on a wealth of authoritative historical works, this book brings together the rich illustrations and written materials accumulated over China's long history to present the course of historical development in an accessible way. It combines a wealth of precious images with thoughtful narration to offer a comprehensive account of the history of Chinese civilization. Its topics span politics, military affairs, economics, culture, diplomacy, science and technology, law, religion, and the arts. Highly systematic, informative, and readable, it is not only an ideal introduction to Chinese history for general readers, but also an excellent edition for libraries at every level to preserve in their collections.
