This book systematically sorts out the complete development of Chinese civilization from ancient times to the present, from ancient ancestors, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, through the rise and fall of various dynasties, to modern times. The book takes into account political changes, military wars, economic development, changes in ideology, culture, and folk customs. It includes key historical events and representative figures, avoids obscure academic research, and the narrative is popular and coherent. One volume allows you to understand the origin of Chinese civilization for thousands of years and build a complete cognitive framework for Chinese history. It is suitable for history lovers to read through.