Understand Chinese History Through Eighteen Stories

Are you deeply interested in history, but struggling to make sense of its complicated people, events, and institutions? Have you read plenty of history books, yet still feel as though you are watching flowers through a fog and the moon's reflection in water? Open Eighteen Topics to Understand Chinese History! These eighteen topics in Chinese history range from imperial succession, choosing worthy officials, and modern warlords to historical sites, ancient official systems, and the tribute system. Learn to draw broader conclusions from specific examples, connect individual details to the bigger picture, and progress from basic to advanced knowledge, as you make the leap from history buff to near-expert!