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Although there are not many historical books recording the history of the Three Kingdoms period, the content is far less rich than the official histories of other dynasties, and there are many repetitions. "Three Kingdoms" has only sixty-five volumes, and the content of the main text is less than half of Pei Songzhi's annotations. Faced with difficult ancient texts and unfamiliar language expressions, it is difficult for us to read the meaning and understand the reality of history, let alone use history as a mirror to help and enlighten our own lives. Through a modern interpretation of a series of historical books such as "Three Kingdoms", this book goes deep into historical events, uses a modern perspective, tells characters with stories, tells history with characters, and uses new perspectives, modern language, and humorous writing to truly present the people and events of the Three Kingdoms era in front of readers, in order to help readers truly understand history.

In early October of the first year of Gengshi, Liu Xiu left Luoyang and crossed the Yellow River to go north. Heroes came one after another, willing to follow and work together for a great cause. With the concerted efforts of a group of people with lofty ideals, he fought the rebellion thousands of miles under the banner of "a wise king rules the world with law"; in the chaos of establishing an emperor from all directions Under the situation, he destroyed Wang Lang, killed Bronze Horse, pacified Hebei, and became famous all over the world. Under the strong persuasion of his subordinates, Liu Xiu decided to honor Hebei in order to realize Chung Ling's long-cherished wish of raising troops to "restore the cause of the great ancestor and determine the fate of all things." On the sixth day of June in AD 25, Liu Xiu, who was only 30 years old, became the founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty and was known as Emperor Guangwu in history.

After Liu Xiu destroyed Wang Lang and proclaimed himself emperor by surrendering his bronze horse to Haocheng in Hebei Province, he continued to lead his troops back south. He defeated Chimei successively, regained the generals and cities of Gengshi, and went on two personal expeditions to pacify the rebel separatist forces in Xizhou and Xishu. He conquered Chengdu and killed Gongsun Shu, and eliminated the rebel forces in the inner palace. He finally unified the world and became the founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty, known as Emperor Guangwu in history. It is said that one who can bring glory to Shaoxing's previous achievements and can overcome disasters and chaos should be named Emperor Guangwu. He is well-deserved. Guangwu will be revived and history will be remembered as a hero. Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu advocated etiquette and righteousness in disputes, followed Taoism in troubled times, and cultivated civilized and martial arts, so that the Han Zuo clan was revived after a break, which was known as the "Guangwu Zhongxing" in history. Throughout Liu Xiu's life, he took advantage of the situation in troubled times. Although he was caught in the cracks of a group of people, he was able to endure humiliation, use both civil and military skills, and always insisted on treating others with tolerance, governing the country with judo, and creating a new generation.

On May 28 of the first year of Gengshi, after Liu Xuan led the Han army to attack Wancheng, Liu Xuan, who had just secured his throne, in order to prevent the Liu brothers from stealing the power of the peasant rebels, only made the Liu Yan, the most accomplished Liu brother, a Han minister. Not only did Liu Xiu not be granted the title, he was also included in the list of dissidents to be eliminated. In June of the same year, Liu Yan was beheaded in a trap set by Liu Xuanjun and his ministers. Although Liu Xiu had the sworn hatred of killing his brother, in order to save his life from being executed, he took the initiative to go back to the Golden Palace in the capital to plead guilty and endured the humiliation. Although Liu Xiu's painful heart was bleeding, he still thanked Liu Xuan with tears of gratitude for not punishing him for his crime of consecutive sittings. He enthusiastically practiced etiquette for the restoration of the Han Dynasty and built a lot of construction for the reform of moving the capital to Luoyang. Finally, he won the emperor's trust and appointed Liu Xiu as the general of Polu. He was responsible for the affairs of the general, and was responsible for crossing the Yellow River to pacify Hebei.

What is hidden behind a certain name or a certain passage in a history book? The "Temperature of History" series (volumes 1-7), a popular history book that has sold millions and is often read, uses easy-to-read stories to retrieve the rich details behind boring history, making unfamiliar names fuller, more interesting and more interesting. It is full of rich historical knowledge and tells about people and events we don't know outside of textbooks. After reading it, you can learn some allusions, gain some knowledge, and become an interesting and knowledgeable person. It is suitable for children of all ages to read.

"The Secret History of the Southern Dynasties" narrates the history of more than 200 years from the Eastern Jin Dynasty to the Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen years. Readers who are interested in this period of history should read this book. The plot of the work is generally consistent with historical facts, but details such as palace secrets are derived from official history or the author's fiction. The author writes extensively about the four entrepreneurial monarchs, Emperor Wu of the Song Dynasty Liu Yu, Emperor Gaozu of the Qi Dynasty Xiao Daocheng, Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty Xiao Yan, and Emperor Wu of the Chen Dynasty Chen Xian. Most of them focus on the deeds of Liu Yu in the Song Dynasty.

This book shows the life of the Republic of China, especially the life of literati, through interesting celebrity stories and social events, as well as more than a hundred precious historical photos. The author combines fragmented true stories in an orderly manner, focusing on the interesting, elegant and true-hearted aspects of life in the Republic of China. Travel back to that era that is both strange and familiar to us, and look back at those years, those people, those things, and those objects. The Song sisters love cheongsam, Lin Huiyin's creative wedding dress, famous professor Zhu Ziqing's weird felt, Liang Shiqiu has a special liking for ham and mutton, Yu Dafu's thatched cottage, Zhang Henshui bought a courtyard house with royalties, Hu Shi rented a house instead of buying one, Mei Lanfang raised pigeons to practice his eyesight, and Zhang Boju would rather lose his life than sell it. Collection, Zhang Daqian abandoned his house and exchanged gold for famous paintings, Shen Congwen night market to search for ancient treasures, Xu Beihong searched for treasures and rain flowers, Hu Shi's heartache, Lin Huiyin's difficult choice, Feng Yuxiang's extraordinary marriage proposal... The various aspects of life recorded in the book reflect the style of the times and appreciate the elegance and interest of the old times. It seems so far away from us, just like a beautiful lady wearing a cheongsam, with infinite charm...

From the aspects of mathematics, astronomy, medicine, physics, architecture, machinery, etc., This book selects countries and regions along the historical Silk Road, which can show interesting cases and outstanding highlights of the progress of science, technology and human civilization. Based on a world perspective, it shows the changes and differences in ancient science and technology with the changes of the times, culture, and regional environment, highlighting the historical significance and eternal value of the Silk Road.

History is often shaped by personal, accidental, even inconspicuous circumstances. In the past hundred years of modern China, the ups and downs of society, the changes in ideological trends, and the changes in mission destiny have all been far greater than before. This book uses a similar genre as "Shishuoxinyu", excerpting some little-known historical fragments and anecdotes of people during this extraordinary period, trying to restore the original appearance of history with scraps from the pile of old papers, and pry out the truth of the events from the details. A book not to be missed by readers who like historical readings. Many of the historical fragments told in the book are representative and suitable for repeated reading. Both students and adults can benefit from it. It can not only broaden our horizons, but also draw lessons from history.

This is a book about the history of clothing. In the book, clothing historian Lucy Adlington reveals the changes in our clothing and the development of clothing fashion from ancient times to today through rich historical descriptions. Beautifully illustrated and with powerful historical evidence, the book demonstrates how the way we dress is tied to aesthetics, gender, class, and lifestyle, and offers us the opportunity to truly appreciate the qualities of these-our most common possessions.

"Historical Records" is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese history. It not only records the historical process of thousands of years from the mythical era to the era of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but also portrays many wonderful historical figures and events with vivid and outstanding writing style. It can be said that "Historical Records" not only records the splendid Chinese civilization, but also represents the height of Chinese civilization. The book "Historical Records Civilization" follows the chronological order of historical evolution and selects forty topics from "Historical Records" to arrange, translate, and organize, and excerpts wonderful excerpts to help young people understand the basic meaning and context framework of "Historical Records". In addition, this book also adds related modern things, modern concepts, and content related to world history to each topic, guiding readers to establish a large cultural pattern from ancient times to modern times, and from local to global, even in their teenage years.

The half-hour comic team led by Chen Lei (pen name: Brother Hun) vividly interprets classic characters and stories in historical records through humorous language and hand-drawn comics. The dispute between Wu and Yue: If you are fine, then it will be okay! Who are the four "goal gods" of Zhao State? Those things that Confucius had to say! ... As you read, you will find that the Historical Records are originally story-telling stories, so reading them is not tiring at all! Open this book and read the historical records with laughter!

The half-hour comic team led by Chen Lei (pen name: Brother Hun) vividly interprets classic characters and stories in historical records through humorous language and hand-drawn comics. How rough a life must be to write a historical record? Why is it said that the origin of Chinese history is a combination of unicorn + two pairs? What reliable male assistants did the powerful players of the Shang Dynasty have? ... As you read, you will find that the Historical Records are originally story-telling stories, so reading them is not tiring at all! Open this book and read the historical records with laughter!

"Zizhi Tongjian" is written from the Warring States Period to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, vividly showing the living people and stories in the 1326-year history of 16 dynasties. It can be said to be the "big data" and "super case collection" of China's political and cultural heritage. The problems and confusions we encounter today were encountered by our ancestors in history and have lessons learned from them. The author Hua Shan translated the entire "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" in vernacular, and tried his best to retain the charm of the original text, making people pick it up like reading a novel and not be able to put it down. At the same time, combined with the views of famous experts of the past and my own management experience, I will explain the wisdom in "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" that is truly useful to ordinary people in the 21st century. Open this book and learn the necessary principles for rational decision-making from the chaotic situation in which powerful officials in the Northern and Southern Dynasties turned against each other!

"Zi Zhi Tong Jian" writes from the Warring States Period to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, vividly showing the living people and stories in the 1,362-year history of the 16 dynasties. It can be said to be the "big data" and "case collection" of China's political and cultural heritage. This book is the 18th volume in the series of "Hua Shan's Talk about Zizhi Tongjian". It mainly tells about the division of the Northern Wei Dynasty into the east and west, and the formation of the Three Kingdoms struggle with the Southern Liang Dynasty. Northern Dynasties: Gao Huan supported Yuan Shanjian to establish the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and Yuwentai supported Yuan Baoju to establish the Western Wei Dynasty. The two sides fought frequently. Southern Dynasties: Xiao Yan was headstrong in his later years, and the Southern Liang Dynasty fell apart after the "Hou Jing Rebellion". Zhu Yi ignored the report of Hou Jing's rebellion and insisted that his judgment was correct. Hou Jing's rebellion later broke out. Hua Shan said: Many people end up in trouble because they admit their mistakes and their interests will be damaged. Therefore, leaders should allow their subordinates to make mistakes so that they can have the opportunity to correct them.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when the Zhou Dynasty declined and princes flourished, the power of ministers and clans threatened the monarchy from time to time. This phenomenon can be roughly divided into two categories: carve-up crisis and substitution crisis. The representative of the former is "Three Families Divided into Jin", and the representative of the latter is "Tian Family Replaces Qi". This book discusses the latter, taking the history of the 12 clan heads of the Tian (Chen) family in Qi as the main line. The ones the author writes about the most are Tian Wuyu and Tian. Qi, Tian Heng, and Tian He, these four people basically interpret the origin, inheritance, transfer, and union of the Tian family, supporting the Tian family's 286-year history from "entering Qi" to "stealing Qi". At the same time, they also outline the historical picture of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

This book takes the thirteenth year of Jian'an as the starting point for interpreting the history of the Three Kingdoms in the late Han Dynasty. It is divided into eight chapters at eight different locations. It tells the story of many famous historical events such as the Battle of Chibi, the murder of Kong Rong, Cai Wenji's return to the Han Dynasty, Sun Quan's siege of Hefei, etc. It removes the fictional plots and takes stock of the real history. It rearranges the major and minor events that happened in this year according to time, restores the true situation of this year, interprets the historical logic behind the puzzle from a new perspective, and analyzes the impact of the events of this year on subsequent history.

"Fighting Battle in Sichuan and Shaanxi" is the second part of the "Song and Jin Dynasty" series of historical novels. It describes how the main force of the Jin army was besieged by Han Shizhong in Huangtiandang for forty-eight days. They luckily turned defeat into victory, but never had the chance to cross the Yangtze River again. At this time, both the Song and Jin Dynasties realized the strategic position of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and both sides gathered heavy troops. Because Zhang Jun was eager for success, he rashly fought the Jin army in Fuping, resulting in a disastrous defeat. The large tribes of Shaanxi fell into the hands of the Jin army. At the critical moment, Liu Ziyu, Wu Yu and other manpower turned the tide and fought against the Jin army at Heshangyuan, Raofengguan and Xianrenguan successively. They tried their best to keep Shu's mouth intact, so that the Jin army captured Sichuan and the strategic intention of going eastward along the river to destroy the Song Dynasty could not be realized. At the same time, Qin Hui, who had been stranded in the north for several years, returned to the south, and the Southern Song Dynasty court was about to undergo a far-reaching power reshuffle.

This book comprehensively records Yuan Chonghuan's life deeds, poetry writings, later influences, and precious spiritual heritage. The book focuses on Yuan Chonghuan's last ten years on the historical stage. He resisted the Eight Banners in Liaodong, won the great victories of Ningyuan and Ningjin, and later won the great victory of defending the capital, becoming a fire-fighter in the Ming Dynasty. With affectionate writing, the author writes about the historical tragedy of Yuan Chonghuan knowing the difficulties and dangers yet daring to do things under a situation where the government was dark and the building was about to collapse, but he was jealous of his merits and did not shy away from it, and was eventually killed unjustly.

"Chronicle of Major Events in the History of the Qing Dynasty" is a historical material and reference book that is narrated by year and divided into sections, covering the six dynasties of Shun, Kang, Yong, Qian, Jia, and Dao, including important events, characters, canons, disasters, documents, etc. In the two hundred years of Qing history. The book contains detailed historical materials and clear entries. The content is derived from "Records of the Qing Dynasty", as well as "Manuscripts of the History of the Qing Dynasty", "Donghua Records" and other materials.

This book selects some relatively secret but profound fragments in Chinese history, analyzes them in the form of detectives, and describes them in the language of stories, opening the curtain of history and understanding the dynamics behind the historical facts: the rise and fall of dynasties, the ups and downs of power, the meaning of culture, the banquet of wealthy families and the struggle between common people... It is useful and interesting.

This book is based on the author's biography of Zhu Yuanzhang and carries out literary creation around Zhu Yuanzhang. Meng Yuan lost his deer, the whole world chased him away, and the scene of the rise of heroes slowly unfolded... How did a wandering beggar monk, who was originally in poverty and struggling to survive, quickly stand out in three or four years with his extraordinary efforts and various opportunities, and became the overlord of Jinling! How did a small official with great martial arts skills and great ambitions fight his way through troubled times, and then put down his dignity and use tricks to accomplish a heroic career! In a critical situation surrounded by powerful enemies, let's see how Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang strategized and worked step by step to become the two powerful enemies of the Yuan Dynasty! How did the two meet on a narrow road, and the dragon and the tiger fought, and finally staged the largest water battle in history in Poyang Lake, a shocking fight to the death, the situation changed, and we will see who will dominate the country!

"Zhang Juzheng No More in the World" is a multi-volume popular history work. The book starts from Zhang Juzheng's birth to the time when Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself in Meishan. It focuses on describing the major historical events with great characteristics in the late Ming Dynasty and explores the reasons for the demise of the Ming Dynasty. This volume describes how Wei Zhongxian persecuted dissidents, hijacked the emperor and empress, controlled the government, stole the title of "Nine Thousand Years Old", and reached the peak of his power. After Emperor Chongzhen came to the throne, he cleverly exploited the internal contradictions of the Eunuch Party to demote Wei Zhongxian in one fell swoop, eradicate the power of the Eunuch Party, and clean up the government, which reflected his extraordinary political strategy.

This book is based on the study of official history, and tries to restore the original appearance of history by telling historical figures and stories from various periods in the Southern and Northern Dynasties for reference. The book describes the palace politics of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the feelings of literati, the true nature of human nature, the strategies of military commanders, and the brilliant cultural achievements that have a profound impact on later generations from five parts: "The wild royal family", "The proud literati", "The fierce general", "The willful name" and "The romantic culture". By sorting out this complicated history, we can get a glimpse of people's pursuit of career, pursuit of dreams, and pursuit of culture in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The beginning and the end, the true and the false, the good and the bad, all stand out in every detail.

The history of watches is not only a history of technology and business, but also a history of culture, life, and even more, a history of war. Since modern times, watchmaking has been the darling of war. Tables prospered because of war and served war. From the transformation of a country, the rise and destruction of an industry, to the birth of a brand and the popularity of a category, they are often closely related to war: Why did Switzerland become the "country of watches"? How was Patek Philippe, known as the "King of Watches", founded? Any history is also a history about people. The watchmaker who fled to Geneva, Switzerland, during the Holocaust eventually built this watch city; the "King's Watchmaker" who was almost killed by the guillotine during the vigorous French Revolution was always thinking about how to fight gravity; a Polish soldier who was exiled in a foreign land and sold watches just for a meal finally founded the "King of Watches"; outside of the real war, the game within the watchmaking industry has never stopped. Watchmakers from different brands and countries each show their talents. When people no longer want to rely on tall clock towers, they have smaller pendulum clocks; when sailors don't want to get lost in the sea, they have navigation bells; when pilots can't spare their hands to take out their pocket watches, they find ways to put the watches on their hands; when divers almost die from oxygen depletion, then they make a diving watch that can time... Business competition may even evolve into a "war without gunpowder." The innovation of production methods, the game between technology and tradition, and the manipulation of major brands and watchmaking groups in the shopping mall have jointly created a "war of time".

Since Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao rebelled and used force to seize the power of the Later Zhou Dynasty, he was very wary of the situation in the Five Dynasties period when princes were entrenched and attacking each other. He was even more afraid of being conquered due to doubts about the legitimacy of the "yellow robe", so he "released his military power with a glass of wine" to consolidate the foundation of imperial power. At the same time, the external threat of confrontation between neighboring regimes existed for a long time. The Song Dynasty also tried to take into account domestic and foreign affairs to expand its territory. It failed in important battles with the Liao, Xixia, Jin, and Mongolian-Yuan wars, and failed to realize its long-cherished wish for unification. The pattern of internal and external troubles formed the basic national policy of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty to "defend the internal situation and weaken the external situation" and "strengthen the trunk and weak branches". He focused on preventing internal chaos and passively defended himself externally. Compared with military officers, the monarchs of the Song Dynasty believed that civil servants would not pose a substantial threat to the imperial power. The tendency of "advocating literature and suppressing military affairs" cultivated through imperial examinations gradually emerged. The political status of civil and military officials became increasingly disparate, which gradually formed the governance philosophy of "cultivating civil servants and cultivating civil servants." The Zhao and Song dynasties were born out of sorrow, poor and weak, and the overall country was weak. However, the wealth was hidden among the people, and commerce and trade reached its peak. During the two and three hundred years of the Song Dynasty, it created brilliant economic and cultural achievements, ranking at the forefront of the world at that time. It is worthy of being a splendid era of prosperous civilization in Chinese history. However, due to the "swords and guns stored in the treasury, the horses released in the Nanshan Mountains", they blindly followed the "ancestral law" and implemented the policy of "valuing civility over military force", failing to "migrate with the times" and failing to update the national governance model, which resulted in passive diplomacy and weak military, which eventually led to the end of the dynasty.

As an essential architectural element in modern cities, skyscrapers have greatly changed the face of cities. The first skyscraper in the world to use glass as the main body of its exterior wall was Chicago's Reliance Tower, completed in 1895. Its pioneering architectural structure was a core element of high-rise buildings in the 20th century and has become a tenet of many modern buildings. How did it appear? What technological and conceptual innovations has its construction process undergone? In this book, Cruickshank takes us back to Chicago of that era, telling how the Reliance Building laid the foundation for 20th-century urban architecture and the mainstream of architectural engineering, as well as outstanding figures of the time, such as Louis Sullivan and John Wilburn Root. And the story of Daniel H. Burnham, and looks forward to other buildings that inherit the lineage of the Reliance Building, such as the Flatiron Building in New York in 1902, as well as those "self-respecting" skyscraper buildings in the 21st century, taking us into a series of stories that are either amazing or weird.

In 1853, King Louis Napoleon of France assigned Georges-Eugène Haussmann, governor of the Seine River, to launch a large and ambitious public project for municipal reconstruction. This renovation project - even though it was punctuated by war, revolution, corruption and bankruptcy - not only transformed Paris, but also set a model for urban planning in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and created the enduring urban layout of modern Paris. Boulevards, parks, squares, train stations, department stores, and a new public health system complete its life. What are the little-known stories behind this fifteen-year urban renewal project? What lessons can today's city builders learn from this to make cities more livable and more humane? The author of this book, Rupert Christian, will take us back to Paris more than 150 years ago to see how it transformed from a dilapidated medieval city filled with sewage, slums, and disease to a world-famous "City of Lights."

"Guernica" is one of Picasso's most famous works. This painting was born in a specific era and had its own special mission - to cheer for the Spanish Republic overseas. It uses unique Bi-style elements to abstractly show the pain that war brings to life, but does not more specifically show the specific event and place for which it was born - the Basque town Guernica that was bombed by Nazi Germany after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. Because of this, "Guernica" was not forgotten by history with the failure of the Spanish Republic. Instead, it was constantly reawakened by new historical events and gradually ascended to the altar, becoming an eternal anti-war symbol. In this book, James Attlee provides us with an in-depth analysis of the origins of this masterpiece, the social and cultural significance behind it, and how it has influenced countless modern artists and has been endowed with eternal value in the ever-changing social landscape.

As the oldest and grandest comprehensive museum in the world, the British Museum has gradually developed from a small warehouse with collections randomly stacked over hundreds of years into a world-renowned public museum with more than 8 million pieces of various collections spanning the entire development of human civilization. It has created many firsts and houses treasures from all over the world, but how did it appear? As a museum open to the public, how does it attract those "those who are eager to learn and seek knowledge"? The author of this book, James Hamilton, begins with the collector Sir Hans Sloane, and leads readers to review the social and cultural background of this troubled museum at the beginning, its subsequent gradual expansion, as well as those who played an important role in the history of the museum's development, and the museum itself's profound impact on Britain and the world.

The Royal Society is one of the oldest scientific institutions in the world and has made great contributions to the dissemination of natural science knowledge. Scientific giants such as Newton, Darwin, Leeuwenhoek, Boyle, and Hawking were all its members. Relying on the unremitting efforts of generations of outstanding members, and after more than 300 years of continuous growth and transformation, the Society has gradually developed from an "invisible academy" founded by enthusiasts to one of the most cutting-edge institutions in the world's science. In this book, Adrian Tenniswood takes us back to the difficulties and prejudices faced by the Royal Society at its birth, its unremitting efforts to gain social recognition, and the bumpy road it took to promote experimental science. As time goes by, while the rapid development of science and technology has brought about disruptive changes, many problems have arisen. How to carry out scientific research also needs to be rethought. Therefore, the motto of the society - "Do not follow what others say" - still has great practical significance, warning us not to blindly believe in what others say.

After people mastered the skill of making fire, they accidentally discovered that burning fire on high-quality clay would make the clay hard. This was the origin of ceramics. When fire and earth meet, ceramic art is born. Starting from the primitive pottery of the Neolithic Age, human kiln-firing technology has progressed through continuous failures, and has also continued to spread along with human footprints. In China, the production of ceramics has a history of three thousand years. It has experienced the development process from pottery to porcelain, and then to ceramics. During this period, unique types such as celadon, white porcelain, secret color porcelain, three-color porcelain, multi-color porcelain, and blue and white porcelain were born. In Iran, Türkiye, Afghanistan and other places in the Western Regions, ceramic crafts with exotic characteristics were also developed and became popular. Through land and sea trade routes, Chinese porcelain absorbed the characteristics of the Western Regions, and Westerners were impressed by the beauty of Chinese ceramics. Since then, ceramics have become a symbol of Chinese culture. For thousands of years, porcelain fragments scattered in ports and coasts around the world have connected them into the famous "Maritime Silk Road". Chinese ceramics with Jingdezhen as the center is a milestone that connects the world as a whole.

The dense Black Forest, the majestic Alps, the surging Rhine River, the tranquil Danube River... The beautiful natural scenery has always been a treasure that Germany is proud of. But the relationship between Germany and nature is by no means superficial: from the time of our ancestors, the Germans, Germans and their history have been inseparable from forests, mountains, and rivers. Germany's developed industry, prosperous music, simple diet, and even rigorous spirit all reflect its people's attitude and contemplation of nature. In this book, Shunichi Ikegami of the University of Tokyo will lead us to look at Germany from a different perspective, revealing Germany's historical genes through its connection with nature, telling us why Made in Germany can be a guarantee of quality for a long time, why Germany is known as the hometown of music, and how German beer and ham are popular around the world...

As a world-famous art capital, when people mention Florence, they will inevitably think of the Renaissance. In just two to three hundred years, Florence brought countless brilliant painters, sculptors, and architects to Europe and even the world... But there are many metropolises in Europe with profound cultural heritage. Why did Florence become the birthplace of the Renaissance? In this book, Shunichi Ikegami of the University of Tokyo will lead us to look at Florence from a different perspective. By sorting out the historical genes of the city, he will reveal to us how Florence has maintained its unique charm and temperament amidst changes and changes from ancient Rome to the Middle Ages, and from the Renaissance to modern times. If you want to make a pilgrimage to Florence one day, be sure to bring this book with you.

The British royal family is one of the most watched royal families in the world. Generations of unique kings have shaped Britain's unique cultural temperament. From the "Conqueror" William I, the "Lion-Hearted King" Richard I, to the "Pirate Queen" Elizabeth I, the "Farmer King" George III, to Queen Victoria who leads the "Empire on which the sun never sets", and the "extremely long standby" Elizabeth II, these "grandparents" have subtly and profoundly affected the words and deeds of the people in their own way. In this book, Professor Shunichi Ikegami of the University of Tokyo will lead us to look at Britain from a different perspective. Through these legendary or ordinary kings and queens, he will analyze the political, social, cultural and other historical genes of Britain, and use delicate strokes to depict a more real Britain.

The British Museum is the oldest and grandest comprehensive museum in the world. Over the course of hundreds of years, the British Museum has grown from a small warehouse with randomly stacked collections into a world-renowned public museum with more than 8 million pieces of various collections spanning the entire development of human civilization. As a museum open to the public, how does it attract those "those who are eager to learn and seek knowledge"? The author of this book, James Hamilton, begins with the collector Sir Hans Sloane, and leads readers to review the social and cultural background of this troubled museum at the beginning, its subsequent gradual expansion, as well as those who played an important role in the history of the museum's development, and the museum itself's profound impact on Britain and the world. "Guernica" is one of Picasso's most famous works. This painting was born in a specific era and had its own special mission - to cheer for the Spanish Republic overseas. In this book, James Attlee provides us with an in-depth analysis of the origins of this masterpiece, the social and cultural significance behind it, and how it has influenced countless modern artists and has been endowed with eternal value in the ever-changing social landscape. "City of Light" In 1853, French King Louis Napoleon assigned Georges-Eugène Haussmann, governor of the Seine River, to start a large and ambitious public project for municipal reconstruction. This renovation project - even though it was punctuated by war, revolution, corruption and bankruptcy - not only transformed Paris, but also set a model for urban planning in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and created the enduring urban layout of modern Paris. What are the little-known stories behind this fifteen-year urban renewal project? What lessons can today's city builders learn from this to make cities more livable and more humane? The author of this book, Rupert Christian, will take us back to Paris more than 150 years ago to see how it transformed from a dilapidated medieval city filled with sewage, slums, and disease to a world-famous "City of Lights." "Skyscrapers" As an essential architectural element in modern cities, skyscrapers have greatly changed the face of the city. In this book, Cruickshank takes us back to Chicago of that era, telling how the Reliance Building laid the foundation for urban architecture and the mainstream of architectural engineering in the 20th century, as well as the stories of outstanding figures of the time, such as Louis Sullivan, John Wilborn Root, and Daniel H. Burnham, taking us into some amazing or weird stories. "Ceramics" After people mastered the skill of making fire, they accidentally discovered that burning fire on high-quality clay would make the clay hard. This is the origin of ceramics. In China, the production of ceramics has a history of three thousand years. It has experienced the development process from pottery to porcelain, and then to ceramics. During this period, unique types such as celadon, white porcelain, secret color porcelain, three-color porcelain, multi-color porcelain, and blue and white porcelain were born. Through land and sea trade routes, Chinese porcelain absorbed the characteristics of the Western Regions, and Westerners were impressed by the beauty of Chinese ceramics. Since then, ceramics have become a symbol of Chinese culture. Chinese ceramics with Jingdezhen as the center is a milestone that connects the world as a whole. "The Royal Society" The Royal Society is one of the oldest scientific institutions in the world and has made great contributions to the dissemination of natural science knowledge. Scientific giants such as Newton, Darwin, Leeuwenhoek, Boyle, and Hawking were all its members. In this book, Adrian Tenniswood takes us back to the difficulties and prejudices faced by the Royal Society at its birth, its unremitting efforts to gain social recognition, and the bumpy road it took to promote experimental science. As time goes by, while the rapid development of science and technology has brought about disruptive changes, many problems have arisen. How to carry out scientific research also needs to be rethought. Therefore, the motto of the society - "Do not follow what others say" - still has great practical significance, warning us not to blindly believe in what others say.

"The Gene of History: Germany" In this book, Shunichi Ikegami of the University of Tokyo will lead us to look at Germany from a different perspective, revealing Germany's historical genes through its connection with nature, telling us why Made in Germany can be a guarantee of quality for a long time, why Germany is known as the hometown of music, and how German beer and ham are popular around the world... "The Gene of History: Florence" In this book, Shunichi Ikegami of the University of Tokyo will lead us to look at Florence from a different perspective. By sorting out the historical genes of this city, he will reveal to us how Florence has maintained its unique charm and temperament amidst changes and changes from ancient Rome to the Middle Ages, and from the Renaissance to modern times. If you want to make a pilgrimage to Florence one day, be sure to bring this book with you. "The Gene of History: Britain" In this book, Professor Shunichi Ikegami of the University of Tokyo will lead us to see Britain from a different perspective. Through these legendary and ordinary kings and queens, he will analyze the political, social, cultural and other historical genes of Britain, and use delicate brushwork to depict a more real Britain.

"Cao Cao": More than sixty battles, more than ten narrow escapes from death, three betrayals, and two assassinations. To understand Cao Cao is to understand the Three Kingdoms and the way of history. "Cao Cao" is based on historical facts and takes Cao Cao's family life and career experience as the main line. It objectively presents a flesh-and-blood, three-dimensional and real Cao Cao. A book that allows readers to get to know the different Cao Cao under various labels and the different Three Kingdoms under the war-torn sky! "Qin Shi Huang": He was the founder of the idea of ​​great unification, the inventor of the title "Emperor", the founder of centralization, the builder of the Great Wall, and the creator of the "Eighth Wonder of the World"... Qin Shi Huang, this enigmatic man, how many controversies and myths did he leave behind? The Qin Empire, this glorious but short-lived dynasty, what role did it play in the long history? This book takes the mystery of Qin Shihuang as an entry point and gives a panoramic view of the politics, economy, military, agriculture, culture, society and other aspects of the great era. It can be said that one part about Qin Shihuang is half the history of Chinese civilization.

For three thousand years, the course of world history was changed by navigation. Explorers, traders, navies, and pirates of different races, different beliefs, and different cultural backgrounds embarked on unknown voyages, passing on wealth, wisdom, faith, and disease, and also brought wars and disasters. Zheng He made seven voyages to the West, allowing many Chinese merchants to immigrate to Southeast Asia and establish their own trade network; Columbus discovered the American continent, which not only led to the rise of Europe but also began colonial rule; Magellan proved the theory of a round earth and completed mankind's first circumnavigation Navigating the world; Captain Cook, as the first navigator to enter the Antarctic Circle, drew maps with an accuracy and scale that were unmatched by previous generations; the British Navy led by Nelson completely shattered Napoleon's rule plan and created the glory of the British Empire on which the sun never sets. To this day, various countries have not stopped exploring the ocean. Open this book and see how sailing changes the world.

Did you know that Li Bai was a famous son-in-law in ancient times? Why did the immortal poet, who did not envy wealth, marry into a wealthy family twice? Su Dongpo is not only a great writer in Chinese history, but also a veritable "foodie"! Dongpo pork, Dongpo elbow, Dongpo cuttlefish, Dongpo tofu, Dongpo soup, these delicacies loved by modern people are all related to his old man. Li Qingzhao, a talented woman through the ages, was also trapped by a "scumbag". She would rather spend two years in jail than sue her husband and run towards freedom without hesitation. From Sima Xiangru in the Han Dynasty to Tang Yin in the Ming Dynasty, "The Shocking Guest" selects twenty ancient literati to tell their lives and the historical stories of their dynasties in a humorous way. The whole book uses the stories of literati as clues to connect the rise and fall of Chinese history and explore the historical details hidden in the writings of literati.

The set includes: "A Good Song Dynasty", "Rome: A History of Seven Plunders", "The History of Taoist Comics Emperors (Part 1)", "Plantagenet Dynasty 1215", "The World History of Tokyo University Professor's Comics", "The History of Japan in the Comics of Tokyo University Professor", "I Say Historical Comics: So History is So Interesting", "The Great Brief History of China (2 volumes)", "Historical Records You Can Understand at a Glance", "The Great Qin Empire" and "A Brief History of the World".

Liu Bang's pattern and method of conquering the world. This book is a classic course for MBA business schools, not just management. Counterattack growth, power struggles, managing people, and conspiracy will be unfolded for you one by one in this book. Liu Bang can be called the emperor's teacher, because Li Shimin and Zhu Yuanzhang, who were also emperors, highly praised him. Liu Bang grew up in the marketplace, unable to write or fight. But under his leadership, he gradually killed all the famous figures, killed Xiang Yu, and brought peace to the world. Later, he borrowed the help of others to kill Han Xin and eliminate hidden dangers. It was he who founded the Han Empire for four hundred years! Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, two emperors who sought to conquer the world, both gave him high praise. Even Mao Zedong commented that "Liu Bang is a brilliant politician" and "a very powerful one among the feudal emperors."

This is a popular book on Dunhuang history and culture for general readers. This is a history of Dunhuang and half a history of China; this is a history of Dunhuang that starts from the grottoes, and it is also a history of China that starts from Dunhuang. The author follows the timeline of time and tells the important figures and stories related to Dunhuang in various periods, while incorporating the latest academic progress. Dunhuang, how the border areas were incorporated into the empire's territory; how Dunhuang, the cultural and trade center, was formed; how Dunhuang became a super cultural tourism IP; Dunhuang, how the fate of the little people turned out, and how the ambitions of the big people were displayed; Dunhuang, how the people's lives and beliefs continued, and how the empire's great achievements were managed miserably. Dunhuang, originally the edge of the empire, became the center of the world in a unique way. When we use Dunhuang on the edge as an anchor point to look back on the past, we can suddenly discover a completely different historical context. Dunhuang art attracts tourists from all over the world with its shocking sculptures and murals; Feitian, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, and Nine-Colored Deer have become the most distinctive business cards of Chinese culture. But when we put all of this in the course of history, how should we understand it? Dunhuang Studies, as the most important academic trend since the 20th century, has already rewritten the research process of many disciplines. However, the cognitive update of the academic frontier is still far away from the public. Now, finally, there is a book that tells us all this in a popular way.

Feng Youlan said: Chinese culture took shape by the Zhou Dynasty. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, there emerged a cultural spectacle in which various schools of thought contended. Many fascinating stories and legends have been passed down to this day. This is a dazzling part of the history of Chinese thought. Those thinkers called "Zi" emerged in this period. It was this magnificent, majestic, and heroic era that laid the foundation for the cultural genes of the Chinese people and contributed an unparalleled spiritual core to Chinese civilization. The people and things that happened in Chinese society in the next two thousand years were just an extension of this foundation. This book is not an archaeological study, but an interesting reading of a series of stories from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. It is divided into the Spring and Autumn Period, the Wuyue Spring and Autumn Period, and the Warring States Period. The book is attached with pull-out pages. It presents the stories of countless ancient sages, heroes and ordinary people in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty over the past five hundred years. The wonderful details, moments, and overlapping stereotyped cultural symbols are presented to everyone, using popular language and simplicity. The simple context and interesting illustrations help readers sort out the intricate humanistic hodgepodge of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, carefully understand the words and deeds of the sages, find the "Tao" and "Principles" that have remained unchanged for thousands of years, explore the origin of Chinese culture, learn the high-dimensional wisdom of "remaining constant in response to ever-changing changes", and understand the cultural background of the Chinese people faster and better, so as to enhance our cultural identity and cultural confidence.

This book is a refined vernacular version of the biographical history book "Historical Records". "Historical Records" is the foundation of Chinese civilization. Lu Xun commented that it is "the swan song of historians and the rhymeless Li Sao". "Historical Records" is huge in size. Objectively speaking, it is always difficult for young people to read "Historical Records" patiently. This book selects the most classic chapters of "Historical Records" and re-translates them in vernacular to help readers better understand their subtleties. It can be said to be a wonderful gift for contemporary history lovers. This book follows Mr. Liang Qichao's prompts to interpret, translate and appreciate the "Top Ten Famous Chapters" in "Historical Records". If you read these chapters thoroughly, you will have mastered the essence of this great work "Historical Records".

A comic history book that you won't be able to put down once you pick it up! Qin Shihuang, who unified the six kingdoms, had such a tragic experience; Liu Bang, who had no background, opened a new show about the Han Dynasty; do you know who is the luckiest emperor in history? Mounting his horse to fight and dismounting to write poems, this is the real Cao Cao in history; Liu Bei, who sold straw sandals, also had big dreams... This book introduces 12 famous emperors in history, including Qin Shihuang, Liu Heng, Cao Cao, Liu Bang, Liu Che, etc., Allowing readers to quickly understand Chinese history in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

"Zi Zhi Tong Jian" writes from the Warring States Period to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, vividly showing the living people and stories in the 1,362-year history of the 16 dynasties. It can be said to be the "big data" and "case collection" of China's political and cultural heritage. The problems and confusions we encounter today have been encountered and dealt with by our historical predecessors, and they have learned lessons from them. The author Hua Shan translates the entire "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" in "vernacular Chinese", and tries his best to retain the charm of the original text, making people pick it up like reading a novel and not be able to put it down. At the same time, it combines the views of famous experts in the past and my own management experience to explain the wisdom in "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" that is truly useful to ordinary people in the 21st century. Open this book, watch the changes in the current situation in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and learn the necessary qualities of a system manager!

The content of this book comes from authoritative historical books such as "Historical Records", "Hanshu", and "Zizhi Tongjian". Taking the life trajectory of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, as the main line, and using the landmark events of this period as a breakthrough point, through the analysis of the economic, political and social factors behind the events, the historical picture around the first century BC is gradually unfolded, unveiling the mystery of the era of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, revealing the Chinese nation's self-confidence in standing upright for thousands of years, and expressing the Chinese nation's enterprising and unremitting struggle for self-improvement.

Leisure life in the Tang and Song Dynasties was a typical representative of ancient Chinese leisure in terms of form, content, and the leisure ideas it formed. Through in-depth research and excavation of more than 700 years of history in the Tang and Song Dynasties, this book introduces readers to people's leisure methods, leisure characteristics, and leisure culture in the Tang and Song Dynasties; it also attempts to give a brief explanation of the quiet changes in people's leisure methods and leisure thoughts from the perspective of "Tang and Song changes".

Is it important for ordinary people like us today to understand Chinese society in the past? Of course it's important. Our culture, traditions, customs, aesthetics and many other aspects today are still deeply influenced by social behaviors and cultural traditions formed over a long period of time in the past. By understanding the past, we can live more comfortably in the present. Usually, what we know about history is mostly about princes and generals, intellectual elites, and heroes, but less about the lives of ordinary people. This book focuses on micro history and uses a combination of micro and macro methods to gradually extend from the stories of ordinary people and families to all aspects of Chinese society, thereby showing the changes in population, food, clothing, housing and transportation, the formation of rural and urban areas, secret societies, customs and habits, literati and education, religious beliefs, law and society, clans and families, etc., Allowing everyone to see a more detailed picture of China. Watching history is like watching a movie. We will see panoramic and medium shots, but a more realistic scene may come from close shots and details. Only by putting history under a microscope and listening to the voices of ordinary people can we see a more vivid and flesh-and-blood history and feel the fireworks and warmth of Chinese society.