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Books by 闻明
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The Tyranny of Torture Devices 刑具淫威
Ancient torture devices were chilling to hear about and terrifying to behold, and were even considered inauspicious. In ancient China, torture devices arose alongside punishments and changed as those punishments evolved. This book introduces readers to a wide variety of ancient torture devices, including those designed for different parts of the body, such as the limbs, neck, waist, and back.
76Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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Preparing for the Imperial Examination 考选科举
As a large-scale national examination in ancient China, the imperial examination system aimed to select outstanding candidates for government office. It had an immeasurably profound impact on Chinese history, shaping politics, the economy, the military, society, culture, education, and many other areas. Examining the relationship between examinations and education under this system can help us draw on the past as we reform education and testing today, embracing what is beneficial and avoiding wh
41Reads7.9Score—Shelves
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The Vanished Glory of the Americas: The Indians 消逝的美洲辉煌——印第安
Through an in-depth examination of the origins of Indigenous American civilization, Indigenous civilizations in North America and Central America, and other aspects, this book presents the ancient Indigenous civilizations of the Americas.
13Reads8.7Score—Shelves
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An Encyclopedia of Chinese History, Volume Twenty: The Horrors of Torture 中国历史百科之二十：刑具淫威
Chinese culture values peace and upholds the ideal of moderation. When different cultures meet, it excels at bringing them together without taking sides or harboring resentment, favoring harmony and balance. This has enabled the Chinese nation to grow and flourish. Chinese culture is like a vast sea fed by countless rivers, boundless and immeasurable. The History of Chinese Culture recounts the extraordinary journey of China, from prehistoric times to the present, covering the expansion of its t
4Reads7.6Score—Shelves
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Imperial Power and Criminal Law 皇权刑律
Chinese culture reveres peace and upholds the ideal of a balanced, moderate character. When different cultures meet, it is adept at bringing them together, avoiding bias and resentment, valuing harmony and seeking balance. This has allowed the Chinese nation to grow and flourish continuously. Chinese culture is like a sea fed by a hundred rivers, vast and boundless. A History of Chinese Culture recounts the extraordinary journey of China from prehistoric times to the present: the opening up of i
3Reads7.7Score—Shelves