Opening this book is like opening a door to China's past. From the resolute figure of Yu the Great in controlling floods, to the mysterious patterns on bronzes of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties; from the fighting between Chu and Han Dynasties, to the colorful clothes and feathers of Chang'an in the prosperous Tang Dynasty; from the fireworks in the streets of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, to the choices of family and country in the changes of the Ming and Qing Dynasties - there is no accumulation of boring historical materials here, only vivid characters and ups and downs.
Whether it is the legends of princes and generals, or the joys and sorrows of ordinary people; whether it is the key turning points that affect the direction of history, or the interesting details hidden in classics, they are all presented in an easy-to-understand way. Each story is a key to help you unlock the code of history, understand the spiritual roots of the Chinese people, and feel the warmth and power of Chinese civilization spanning thousands of years in the dialogue between ancient and modern times.
