This is a concise national history reader for the general public, which completely combs the development of Chinese civilization from its ancient origins to modern times. The book takes into account dynasty changes, institutional changes, people's livelihood and culture, and ideological culture, and sorts out the trajectory of historical evolution in plain and rigorous words. The editor has collected extensive historical materials and the narrative is clear and coherent. It not only records the major events of the times, but also demonstrates the inherent power of the continuous inheritance of civilization. The writing is easy to understand, has historical background and readability, and helps readers build a complete and clear cognitive picture of Chinese civilization.