A Gallery of Chinese Figures

Set against the grand stage of China's five thousand years of history, this work carefully sketches the vivid profiles of countless important figures and tells the sweeping stories of their lives in depth. From pioneers in ancient creation myths to emperors, generals, scholars, artists, and scientific and technological geniuses across the dynasties, and finally to the trailblazers who drove change, its cast spans politics, military affairs, culture, science, technology, and more. Following these figures, it traces the development of Chinese civilization, celebrates China's outstanding traditional culture, shares the profound wisdom and unique charm of Chinese civilization, and brings historical and cultural knowledge to readers.