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This book is a three-volume work by Professor Li Anshan, an expert on African studies, who observes and analyzes modern African history from a Chinese perspective. It is of great significance today with the rapid development of China-Africa relations. On the one hand, it provides a knowledge frame of reference for China-Africa exchanges, and on the other hand, it satisfies the general public's interest in African history. This book is divided into four parts: politics, economy, ethnicity, and culture. It discusses African politics, including: Africa's early development and reform, colonial rule and decolonization process, post-independence African politics, African democratization, etc.; It also analyzes the development of African economy, including: early economic difficulties, the beginning of modernization, and the twists and turns. Economic development, Western aid, development cooperation with emerging countries, etc.; Analyze the progress and difficulties faced by African humanities and social sciences, including: cultural origins, decolonization cultural practices, modern African historical schools, African philosophy, etc.; And conduct theoretical analysis and case studies on issues related to national construction.

The author of this book, Jia Haitao, is currently a professor in the History Department of Jinan University and the director of the Institute of Comparative Studies of Sino-Indian Culture. He specializes in the study of Indian history and culture. This book is a collection of essays about the author's academic exchanges with the Indian academic and cultural circles and his experiences in various parts of India, with titles such as "Eating in India", "Crows in India", "Traveling in Goa", "Adventures in Cochin", "Holding Chinese Film Week in Delhi" and "Investigating the Slums of Chennai with a College Student Interview Group" "Lectures in Chennai, the largest city in South India", "Visiting at the University of Mumbai", "Talk about India's future in Kerala", etc. In the relaxed writing process, the author shows the simple Indian society in his eyes to domestic readers. The content of the book is mainly the author's essays and does not involve sensitive issues.

This book is a three-volume work by Professor Li Anshan, an expert on African studies, who observes and analyzes modern African history from a Chinese perspective. It is of great significance today with the rapid development of China-Africa relations. On the one hand, it provides a knowledge frame of reference for China-Africa exchanges, and on the other hand, it satisfies the general public's interest in African history. This book is divided into four parts: politics, economy, ethnicity, and culture. It discusses African politics, including: Africa's early development and reform, colonial rule and decolonization process, post-independence African politics, African democratization, etc.; It also analyzes the development of African economy, including: early economic difficulties, the beginning of modernization, and the twists and turns. Economic development, Western aid, development cooperation with emerging countries, etc.; Analyze the progress and difficulties faced by African humanities and social sciences, including: cultural origins, decolonization cultural practices, modern African historical schools, African philosophy, etc.; And conduct theoretical analysis and case studies on issues related to national construction.

In July 1853, the U. S. East India Fleet arrived in Japan, which enabled the Japanese shogunate to move from "closing the country" to "opening the country" and emulating the West on the road to capitalism. Japan's Meiji Restoration was a direct result of its "founding of the country". "The Fifty Years of the Founding of Japan" is compiled by Okuma Shigenobu, the "architect of modern Japan", in conjunction with leaders and witnesses such as Hirobumi Ito and Aritomo Yamagata to comprehensively review the social thought, politics, and economics of Japan in the fifty years since the "founding of the People's Republic of China". It covers the economic, military, legal, diplomatic, industry, commerce, education, media, medicine and other aspects of the situation, especially the construction and innovation of various systems that changed the fate of the country. In the first year of Xuantong, Japan dedicated its Chinese translation to the Qing court and local governors, triggering heated discussions between the government and the public in my country.

"Sailei's Three-Minute Comic World History" series (3 volumes in total) uses Sairei's humorous style to present solid historical facts. Three minutes of laughter and a thorough understanding of world history! "Super Cute Sai Lei" watched by 10 million people, reproduces the historical scenes of the twelve countries in a movie-style full scene! Super three-dimensional, super vivid and super interesting full-color comic world history! Highly recommended by schools and bookstores in many places, it is an extracurricular history reading book suitable for all ages! The past of the southern country on the beautiful island, the treasure of King Solomon, the history of the Maple Leaf Country, Brazil where heaven and hell coexist, the history of Sweden where a neutral country is still a grassroots, the helmsman of the Age of Discovery, etc... The fire of human civilization is buried in the yellow sand. Secrets, hanging gardens in dreams, the ancestors of pirates, the first believers of God, the cradle of Western culture, mysterious and diverse exotic customs, the country of great conquerors and sea gods... Why did people in medieval Europe only take a bath once a year? How did a ban on alcohol allow American gangs to rise? What is the power of guano that it caused two wars? Why did the Emperor of Japan vigorously promote radio gymnastics? ... Almost every page has jokes that will make everyone laugh, and at the same time it has a solid basis in historical facts, allowing you to understand a period of history while laughing.

The Looking Back on Eastern Europe series (four volumes in total) includes "Archives: A Personal History", "Once Upon a Time in Budapest: Secret Archives of an Eastern European Family During the Cold War", "Revisiting History: A Journey to a New Eastern Europe", and "Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia".

The Impressions of Japan series (five volumes in total) includes "The Land of Japan: Heroes and Villains in Japanese Culture", "Creating Japan 1853-1964", "Emperor Meiji: 1852-1912", "The Man Who Came Back Alive: An Ordinary Japanese Soldier's Life History of World War II and Post-War" and "The Spiritual History of Japan during the War".

The Memory of World War II series (all nine volumes) includes "The Coming of the Third Reich", "The Third Reich in Power", "Retribution of Sin: War Memories of Germany and Japan", "Year Zero: 1945 The Moment of the Birth of the Modern World", "Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism", "Auschwitz: A History", "The Third Reich in Wartime", "Eichmann before Jerusalem: The Holocaust Executioner Behind the Mask of Banality", "Theatre of Cruelty: Art, Film, the Shadow of War".

Military orders (knights) emerged during the Crusades and were the first well-trained Western armies since Roman times. This book is the first general history of the Knights since the 18th century. It shows the long process from the creation of the Knights in the 12th century to the transformation of the modern Knights. It can be seen that the Knights Hospitaller and the Knights Templar emerged in the Holy Land, and the Teutonic Knights moved from the Holy Land to war. The Rhodian Sea region, the expansion of Prussia, the participation of major Spanish knights in the reconquest movement, the disintegration of the Knights Templar, the retreat of the Knights Hospitaller to Rhodes and Malta, the plight and transformation of the modern knights, and the organizations of the Knights of St. John in various parts of Europe and the United States in the modern period. In the Legend of Heroes, the author introduces the organizational structure and symbols of the major knights, clarifies the dual characteristics of the knights' monasticism and fighting, the participation and influence of different knights' forces on the history of the Near East, the Baltic Sea, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Eastern Mediterranean, the decline of the military role of the knights in modern times, and the transformation of the knights into monastic and charitable roles.

This book is the first study of World War I by Hastings, a famous expert on the history of World War II. "1914" Mainly focuses on the situation in the first year of World War I (1914). It starts with a sketch of Europe in 1914, whether it is elegant or dirty, whether it is the social turmoil at that time or the factors that promoted industrial development. From the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand to the outbreak of the Great War, to the battle in the early stages of the war, it finally ended in December 1914. At that time, the war reached a stalemate, which also paved the way for the tragic war process in the next four years. "1914" Is not just a simple military history book, but a vivid description of the tragedy that happened on the European continent. Many people believe that the profound impact of this tragedy has not been eliminated to this day.

A landmark masterpiece that fully interprets the four-thousand-year history of Jewish civilization and a masterpiece of Jewish glorious culture. What kind of people are the Jews? Why did they emerge? Why thrive? Why was his country destroyed and his family destroyed, and he was forced to wander around the world? Why are you repeatedly ostracized and persecuted? They are the chosen ones in their hearts, and they are also the wanderers that the countries of Western Europe in the Middle Ages competed to expel; they are respected and favored for creating ancient classics, global religions, and great ideas that benefit the world, but they are also expelled for being good at dancing and taking other people's cheese; they are rich men and geniuses. An artist, an outstanding political activist, a prisoner in a concentration camp, and a poor man in a ghetto... "Jews for Four Thousand Years" combines the latest archaeological discoveries and a variety of classic materials and texts to provide a wonderful and creative analysis of the wonderful and mysterious history of the Jewish nation from a time-traveling perspective. Through an in-depth analysis of the important figures and events at each historical node, a reasonable and complete logic is sorted out through the seemingly mysterious ups and downs of fate, and the important role played by the Jews in the development of mankind is demonstrated. The Jewish perseverance and extraordinary adaptability, the footprints left by Jewish civilization in the long process of development, and the ups and downs of four thousand years of Jewish history are brilliantly presented in Paul Johnson's majestic masterpiece of more than a thousand pages.

This book provides a concise yet multi-layered journey through German history, from climate change and the consequent return of humans to Central Europe some 20,000 years ago, up to the present day. The author Andreas Farmer successfully combines the two narrative methods of "long-term history" and "event history" to analyze the birth of the old empire and span the Reformation and the Religious Wars to describe the German political and religious order after the Thirty Years' War. People followed the author through the era of the Great Revolution, the German Confederation, and the Second Reich until the 20th century, and saw many major events taking place in turn. They saw Germany successively experience the Weimar Republic, the "Third Reich", the division of the two Germanys, and the final reunification. This book is a compendious introductory book for understanding the macro history of Germany.

Understand the history of nine major civilizations in one book! Three minutes of laughter and a thorough understanding of world history! The author of the million-selling book "Super Cute Sai Lei" reproduces the historical scenes of nine major civilizations in full movie-style scenes! Super three-dimensional, super vivid and super interesting full-color comic world history! Highly recommended by schools and bookstores in many places, it is an extracurricular history reading book suitable for all ages! The fire of human civilization, the secrets buried in the yellow sand, the hanging gardens in dreams, the founder of pirates, the first believers of God, the cradle of Western culture, mysterious and diverse exotic customs, the kingdom of the great conqueror and the god of the sea... In the third part of Sai Lei's full-color comics World History, Sai Lei draws solid historical facts in a hilarious style. , 9 Stories about the history of world civilization that no one knows about, outline the face of world civilization and history, and let you understand the knowledge of world history while laughing. Almost every page has a knowing joke. It is a full-color comic book about the history of the world that is suitable for the whole family to read together.

The set contains a total of 8 volumes, including the "Outline of Roman History", "Sea and Power: A History of a New Civilization", "Germans: The Dual History of a Nation", "On Japan" and "The Birth of Israel" series. It introduces the history of civilizations of Rome, Germany, Japan, Israel and maritime countries.

This set has a total of 23 volumes, which reproduces the real process of the war period. It is a must-read series for readers to understand the history of the war and increase their knowledge. They are "War and Memories", "War Storms", "Caine Mutiny", "Rommel's Wartime Documents", "This Is War" series, "The Lion of Gettysburg", "On War (three volumes)" and "War Elegy" "The Beekeeper of Aleppo", "The Boy in Striped Pajamas", "Classmate Huang's Comic History of World War II (a total of 4 volumes)", "Classmate Huang's Comic History of World War II (a total of 4 volumes)", "Young Marshal Spring and Autumn", "Why the Hunan Army is So Awesome", and "General Narration" series.

This book tells the legendary life of the Englishman William Adams (Japanese name: Miura Anzhen) and the story of the British opening up the Far East route in the 16th and 17th centuries. The author Giles Milton uses first-hand materials such as letters, diaries, and logbooks from his time to vividly and detailedly reproduce the British maritime adventures and the experiences of William Adams and other British people in Japan. This book shows readers a beautiful and mysterious medieval Japan, and helps readers understand a little-known aspect of the history of East-West exchanges in the Age of Discovery.

This book first focuses on in-depth exploration of the causality and correlation before and after the crisis, so it selects certain historical events as background information, dismantling and analyzing the dozens of global crises that have occurred in the past 500 years under a historical framework related to wars, plagues, currencies, technology, geopolitics, globalization, international order, markets, bubbles (financial bubbles, stock market bubbles, property market bubbles) and other events, so that these crises are no longer unrelated isolated events, but become closely related organisms. Make readers truly realize that crisis is an economic phenomenon that breaks out periodically. Secondly, by focusing on the main line of "crisis" and exploring the logic behind the crisis, it is possible to appropriately select the historical background information instead of simply describing it in chronological order. Therefore, the time period division of each part of this book is only for reference. Some chapters exceed this time period due to structural and logical arrangement considerations, such as Part Three: The Great Game. Finally, this writing method avoids simply sorting out and stacking these crisis events, and instead presents them as highly readable stories and cases. Through these stories and cases, it is not difficult for readers to see the true face of crises, draw experiences and lessons from them, and cultivate a broad historical perspective on crises.

From 1081 to 1797, after seven hundred years of competition among heroes, Venice suddenly emerged, straddling the east and west, achieving hegemony in the Mediterranean and changing the course of European and world history. McNeil tells the story of the ups and downs of Venice, the "maritime empire", with an epic writing style that is penetrating and vivid, and the grand history is vividly written on the page, making people infinitely fascinated and imaginative... McNeil regards Venice as a European hub from the Middle Ages to the early modern period, and describes the exchanges and conflicts between Latin Christian countries, Eastern European Orthodox countries, and Islamic countries. The cultural integration and civilizational interaction with Venice as a transit point had an important impact on the formation of modern Europe.

Clarify the relationship between Prussia and Germany that we used to misunderstand! With Prussia and Austria facing each other, why did Prussia unify Germany? How did Prussia's game with France, Britain, Russia, Austria and other powerful countries affect the profound changes in the European pattern over the past 500 years! When Prussia was in danger of survival, how did strongmen such as Frederick the Great and Bismarck turn the country's destiny around? In the process of its rise, Prussia experienced four periods of decline and once faced the danger of national subjugation. However, at critical junctures in history, great men such as the Elector, Frederick the Great, Stein, Schaerhorst, and Bismarck emerged. How did they turn the tide and reverse the fate of the country? The 500-year history of the rise of Prussia is also a history of the struggles of the Hohenzollern family. What kind of struggles did this ruling family use to allow Prussia to continue to rise? In "The Rise of Empire: From Prussia to Germany", a classic work co-authored by John Marriott and Grant Robertson, the famous British historians and modern history tutors at Oxford University, these questions and thoughts are brilliantly answered.

This book interprets France's "joy of life" from a new perspective, helping readers to have a deeper understanding and appreciation of French paintings, novels, movies, fashion, as well as the exquisiteness of French food and French red wine, the trend of the French publishing industry, the metaphors and abundant emotions of French singers, the French's high enthusiasm for pursuing a better life, the unique charm of the French happy smile, and the contradictions and doubts hidden under the calm appearance of the French. Systematically displays the source of French taste, French publishing industry, French reading taste, movies, superstition, French philosophers and classical spirit, fashion (including furniture, clothing, paintings, music), newspaper industry, science, happiness and sense of humor, entertainment, comics, food, etc., Covering all aspects of French life and thought, providing a wealth of reference materials for us to deeply understand French society, history, humanities and the origin of their thoughts.

This book depicts the colorful style of French society from 1848 to 1945. The author's detailed description of the ambitions and emotions of people from different classes during the turbulent period in France is both surprising and thought-provoking. Although separated by time and space, we will still gain rich harvest from reading it today. In addition to showing an important piece of history in the history of human civilization, it will also allow each of us to examine the humbleness hidden in our hearts and the ambition to get ahead when we are hiding. It also makes us think about what kind of true appreciation, love and gratitude we need to give in addition to maintaining the appearance of harmony in family life.

This book is about the dreams and passions of the French. The author explores the emotions, ideologies, and social pressures behind partisanship. He described the fierce and violent domestic struggle in France with sympathy and irony, and painted a beautiful group portrait of leaders. The author points out that various kinds of chaos arose before and after these struggles, which were exacerbated to some extent by the views of intellectuals at the time, and he comments and criticizes those views. The author also questioned many popular views about France, and tried to use a new way to understand the expressive characteristics of the French, their personality characteristics, and various existing contradictions. The significance of this book transcends the era it touches, and the author's comments not only have historical value, but also have practical significance. This book is not only a treasure trove of information and ideas, but also provides pleasure to the general reader.

This book describes the evolution of France in religion, history, culture, society and other aspects from 1848 to 1945. Based on a large number of social surveys and archival research, it conducts an in-depth analysis of the evolution of French society. Its multi-perspective research and interpretation provide an effective way for readers to understand French society. At the same time, this book uses rich examples to explore the exploration and development of the French in the spiritual field during this period. This book has both macro and micro perspectives, detailed examples, and profound analysis. It is a groundbreaking work on the history of French culture.

France is the center of the literary world. Since the establishment of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1895, France has been the country with the largest number of Nobel Prize winners. 15 Writers have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. In French history, famous mathematicians such as Descartes, Fermat, Pascal, Legendre, Lagrange, Laplace, Monge, Fourier, Cauchy, Galois, Hermite, and Poincaré appeared. The French value wisdom and intellectuals have a high status. This book explores the unique thinking, reasoning and expression abilities of the French. The author carefully studies the teaching methods of various schools at all levels to see how schools cultivate students' logical ability, language ability and competitiveness. It also describes how schools struggle with rebellious students and how chaotic university life is.

From the land of Africa 2.5 Million years ago to the super city of Cairo in the 21st century, from Chang'an in China with a population of one million in the 7th century AD to Hokkaido, the important town of Japan's Meiji Restoration, from the Mongolian world empire under Genghis Khan in the 13th century to the all-powerful German Empire in the 20th century... 18 Important periods in human history and 18 splendid areas of human civilization have jointly weaved an amazing and intertwined world history. Discovery and conquest, revolution and war, isolation and interconnection, center and periphery, who is changing the world? Who is being changed by the world? In 18 time and space stories, human civilization shines alternately, recreating the world picture full of stars. The history of the world is not the parkour of heroes, nor is it a relay race of progress. It is a carpet with a chaotic weave, full of holes and tears, filled with stories of little people and big people, heroes and losers, progress, interruption and forgetfulness. This story of world history is narrated to you by Ewald Free, professor of history at the University of Tübingen in Germany...

This book is a reflection and analysis on the modernization process of Southeast Asia and the problems it faces. The author Michael Vatijotis is both a researcher of Southeast Asian society and history and an experienced bystander. He has lived in Southeast Asia for a long time and has served as a reporter for the BBC and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Based on his personal experience and professional background, Vatijutis started from the social crux and historical burden of Southeast Asia. He not only conducted a comparative analysis of the social and historical differences in different countries, but also provided a profound interpretation of the complex reasons behind the overall social problems in Southeast Asia. The author reveals the true face of Southeast Asia - the deep-rooted corruption, abandoned people, and increasingly extreme racial and religious bigotry. The author believes that there are three main underlying reasons for Southeast Asia's predicament: first, elites have always been selfish; second, the relationship of tolerance and tolerance that supports social stability in Southeast Asia is weakening; third, changes in the external environment.

Ernie Pyle, the United States' chief war correspondent during World War II and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. In his writings, he described the European battlefield in 1943-1944 in detail, recreating this life-and-death historical moment before his eyes. His writings cover almost every link from logistics to air force. From Army Group Commander Bradley to the soldiers at the front line, they are all his friends. He understands their joys, sorrows and joys, and faces the death, dirt and impermanence of war. The soldiers in his works are ordinary people from all walks of life with different hopes for the future, and they are also resolute and strong "brave men". They only need to withstand an air raid for one and a half hours to become veterans. They use apple trees as curtains and grass as carpets, with direct eyes indifferent to everything, and then recover at an alarming speed. Pyle writes about the reality of war that is real rather than imaginary, strong-spirited rather than high-spirited, in which the bravery of mankind shines through.

This book is the second volume in the series "Japanese Mythology and History". It tells the story of Japanese history from 592 to 628 AD, focusing on the rise and fall of political affairs. During this period, Japan was in a world of East Asian wars and turmoil. Our country was in the stage when the Sui Dynasty was destroyed by the conquest of Goguryeo, and the Tang Dynasty was resurrected by Li Shimin's bloody battle. From another perspective, it describes in detail how a borderland country relies on Buddhism to assert its royal power and take advantage of opportunities for development. As a laggard in a confusing era, how can we survive and develop? Japan during this period may be useful for reference.

The four-part series of "Classmate Huang's Comic History of World War II". In the first work, through the form of comics, the author takes everyone back to the smoke-filled battlefields of World War II and relives the magnificent epic written with passion by the anti-fascist warriors for the sake of peace for all mankind. The contents of this book include famous battles, legends of famous generals, battlefield anecdotes, introductions to weapons, etc. Through this book, readers will have a more comprehensive understanding and deeper understanding of this largest war in human history. The second work systematically explains the historical stories from 1914 to 1941, restoring to readers the historical background, causes and war processes of World War II, including the rise of Germany, the blitz on Poland, the evacuation of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Pearl Harbor incident, the defense of Moscow, etc.; In addition, it also reveals the secrets of Nazi treasures and takes stock of Italy's military strength. The third work is a popular history book. The author uses a relaxed and humorous painting style to gradually reveal the grand history of World War II through vivid and interesting stories according to the timeline of World War II, allowing readers to easily remember the history of World War II. The content covers representative weapons, famous battles and legendary figures during World War II. Such as: V series missiles, weapon rankings, Hitler and his Kuomintang Guards, and the Battle of Stalingrad, etc. On the one hand, the fourth work focuses on the decisive important battles and major events in the late World War II, such as the Battle of Midway, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the assassination of Hitler, the nuclear attack on Japan, etc., As well as the legendary figures and anecdotes behind the battles; on the other hand, it focuses on the innovative weapons during World War II.

This is a wonderful book that gives a panoramic view of British history. Jeremy Blake condenses 3,000 years of Great Britain into this book, taking readers on a breathtaking journey through British history. This book takes chronology as the axis and introduces how Britain gradually grew from a small island country to become the British Empire that has "held power in the world" for hundreds of years from aspects such as wars, regime changes, economic and cultural development, and how it gradually declined. The book takes the popular Scottish independence referendum event as an opportunity to show the development process of modern "Britishization". Starting from the impact of the British geographical environment on its development, this book explores the formation of British society and political culture, and also shows readers the national identity and collective memory of the British people after the vicissitudes of life. The rise of the British Empire and the process from its dominance to its end are clearly reflected in the book.

The time span of world civilization exceeds 5,000 years, and the geographical span covers all continents around the world. It is grand and complex, but this book completely and clearly clarifies the context of world civilization. This book uses time and space as clues to cleverly connect 5,000 years of world civilization, showing readers the development trajectory of the world from the Mesopotamian Plains Mesopotamian Civilization in 3500 AD to the end of World War II in the 20th century. From Alexander the Great to Hitler; from the rise and fall of the Republic of Carthage to the rise of the Arab dynasty; from the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty to the American Civil War, it covers almost all major historical events in the world, which is both comprehensive and clear. All the distant history has made us what we are today. Through this book, readers can construct a clearly structured index map of world civilization in their minds.

The rise, prosperity and decline of an empire, the blessings and dangers of the Roman world, in addition to the right time and location, the emperor's personal qualities are an important and important influence that attracts attention. Those emperors who were professed to be noble, brave and good at war are still talked about today. But the greatness of the Roman Empire was not limited to its bright side. Its dark history has also become a precious teaching material for future generations. The cruelty, ruthlessness, fickleness and profligacy of the tyrants exposed the primitive evil and cruelty of human nature. Set against the glory of the great king, it became a shadow that people need to be constantly vigilant about. This book is based on the world-renowned compilation of J. B. Bury, an authoritative scholar of Roman history. It organizes and organizes Gibbon's original work of more than one million words, summarizes the essential contents, and presents a clear and coherent display of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. It reproduces Gibbon's thorough vision and smooth and beautiful writing of overlooking the rise and fall of the country and the changes in the world, helping readers to more directly understand the rise and fall of the Roman Empire for thousands of years, and its profound impact on world history.

This is a history of Spanish culture spanning more than two thousand years. Since the dawn of civilization on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain has experienced the conquest of the Roman Empire, the invasion of the Visigoths, the rule of the Moors, the Christian reconquest movement, the unification of the Catholic monarchs, the rise and fall of the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties, the civil war and the Franco dictatorship, until it was reborn in the post-Franco era. This book examines the above-mentioned major historical stages and focuses on the ideological trends and national characteristics beneath the surface of political events. The book cuts into the history of Spain from many aspects such as architecture, literature, art, society, politics, etc., Showing the mixed and diverse spiritual background of Spain, and clarifies how Spain, located on the edge of Europe, integrated the secular and religious culture of Rome, North Africa, and Arabia, such as How did it burst out with bright literary and artistic sparks, how did it reach the pinnacle of religious fervor and national unification during the eight-century movement to recover lost territories, how did it usher in the Age of Discovery but missed various development opportunities, and how did it experience the tragedy of the civil war amid the division between the left and the right. It is also an affectionate look into the soul of Spain. The author John Crowe studied in Spain in the 1930s, had close contacts with famous literati such as Lorca and Jimenez, witnessed the unrest on the eve of the civil war, and had a strong ideological resonance with the "1898 generation". Crowe relies on his rich education, on-the-spot experience and deep feelings of love and hatred for this land to outline for us a charming and contradictory character profile of Spain.

"Voices of History" contains the most beautiful and evil speeches in history. Some of these speeches were heroic and inspiring, some were evil and cruel, and some were poignant and heart-warming. Not only can we see the appearances of Socrates, Alexander the Great, Churchill, Hitler and others, but we can also see how they relied on the power of language at critical moments to either capture the truth of the times or tell a big lie, thereby influencing the thinking of the masses and changing the course of history. Like a master storyteller, historian Simon Montefiore recounts these speeches and the stories behind them in gripping style. Massacres on the battlefield, shouts for freedom, foolish delusions, heartbreaking farewells... These stories that have happened all over the world and spanned thousands of years tell us how history has come to this day, and how they can inspire the future.

The "General History of the World" series of textbooks is part of the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" national textbook plan for general higher education.

The textbook "General History of the World (Third Edition) Part 2: The Rise of Industrial Civilization: World History from the 16th to the 19th Centuries" is a national textbook plan for general higher education during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" and was revised on the basis of "General History of the World (Second Edition)". The "General History of the World" series of textbooks takes the evolution of human civilization as a clue, and follows the three major stages of pre-industrial civilization and regional history, the rise of industrial civilization, and the development and selection of modern civilization. It outlines the overall movement of the evolution and evolution of human society by combining macro and micro, vertical and horizontal, and reveals the commonality, diversity, and richness of the development of world civilization.

Domenico Scandella, an ordinary miller, lived in the Friuli region of northeastern Italy in the 16th century. He could read and write, and had read books such as the Decameron, the Bible in the Italian vernacular, and Mandeville's Travels, and could retell them in his own language. He faced his neighbors, priests and judges of the Inquisition one after another to express his emotions and explain his views on the church and the world. If he had the opportunity to meet with the Pope or the King, he would also want to make an impassioned speech. Ginzburg weaves a deftly structured and captivating story by moving between the intricate trial archives and elite and lower-class culture. Through the eyes of miller Domenico, we see not only the life and thought world of ordinary people, but also his whims, joys, sorrows, and determination to challenge authority. The magnificent picture of European popular culture in the 16th century and even the grand historical picture of Europe are also slowly unfolding.

It is highly recommended by Yuval Harari, the author of "A Brief History of the Future" who leads the trend of futuristic reading. Three technological revolutions will overturn your worldview. Will future technology be a tool to promote social progress or a deadly weapon for mankind? International intelligence and futurists decipher where humanity will eventually go.

This book is written in the form of a "historical outline" and outlines the development process of Roman history around the core concept of "super-large-scale community", and uses this model to shed light on a key development stage of Western history and civilization. The book consists of one main line and three thematic units. It analyzes the royal era, republican era and imperial era of Rome in chronological order, and deciphers the underlying logic of Rome, a very large community. While analyzing the history of Rome, this book also provides a reference for us to rethink the development path of China as a "big country".

This book is a shocking epic created by the German writer Emil Ludwig. It depicts the thousand-year history of Germany's rise and fall from AD 800 to the 1940s. Charlemagne who dreamed of dominating the world, Gutenberg who invented movable type printing, Luther who devoted his life to the religious reform, Kepler who discovered the laws of the planets, Goethe who emerged from the violent movement, the cynical Beethoven, Bismarck, the iron-blooded chancellor who unified Germany, the notorious Hitler... Through the vivid description of these historical figures, the author makes readers seem to be immersed in the situation and relive the history of the Germans for thousands of years. The German nation is both serious and diligent in reaching the peak of human culture; it is also ferocious and barbaric, ambitious and wants to conquer the world. Why do such opposite personalities come together in one person? This book will also provide answers.

The bloodiest chapter of the British colonial administration of Hong Kong has been completely forgotten in official and public memory. In 1899, one year after China and Britain signed the "Special Treaty on the Expansion of Hong Kong Boundary Sites" and leased the New Territories to the United Kingdom, the British entered the New Territories and took over the territory. This move triggered a rebellion among the New Territories villagers, and a Six-Day War broke out. The Chinese were killed and injured in this war, which can be called a massacre. Dr. Ha Si-yee, an expert on New Territories history, has made a detailed study of this completely forgotten war for the first time and narrated the story in a vivid way. The main content of this book is a day-by-day narrative, telling the story of the battle, and revealing that the then Governor of Hong Kong, Mr Bullock, and the Colonial Secretary Locke had different opinions on how to fight the battle. The author uses his in-depth knowledge of New Territories history to describe in detail the village leaders and ordinary people who participated in the war. This book puts forward a new estimate of the number of people killed in this war. It is not the "small casualties" described in general history books, but nearly 500 villagers were killed. The author also explores the reason why most British sources underestimate the number of casualties. This book is not only suitable for careful reading by historians who study Hong Kong and China, but also by historians who study the British Empire and the British Army, as well as general readers who like military history, imperial history and Hong Kong history. This book is meticulously researched and written with exemplary clarity. It analyzes the events step by step and vividly restores the events. It offers new insights into the characters of the main participants and the severity of the casualties, overturning old notions. --Hugh Baker (Emeritus Professor of Chinese at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) Xia Siyi's book is a detailed, insightful and meticulous study that exposes the misdeeds of the empire that have been kept secret until now - Britain's acquisition of the New Territories of Hong Kong. This book is the authoritative work on this period of history now and in the future. --Nigel Collett (author of "The Butcher of Amritsar")

The year 1666 was a watershed in British history. The outbreak of plague, the failure of the second war with the Netherlands, and a severe fire struck London, all of which had a devastating impact on the country. Historian Rebecca Riddell focuses on these major events in history and the background in which they occurred. Through the research of those little-known original archives, she cuts through the historical fog of that unprecedented period of terror and transition, providing a new perspective for interpreting British history in 1666. It was the year that Newton discovered gravity, the London Gazette was founded, John Milton completed Paradise Lost, and a young architect named Christopher Wren proposed a brilliant idea for a new London. With its unique style, "1666" shows readers how a city and country standing at the crossroads to modernization completed a great reconstruction and transition in history.

From the perspective of the ocean, we retell the history of the world and reveal how people communicate and interact through oceans, rivers and lakes, as well as exchange and spread goods, products and culture. It aims to reveal that various groups, nations, countries and civilizations shape their own civilizations and history through waterways around the world. It shows the civilization of the Indian Ocean region and its gradual decline under the control of Western invaders. The author's understanding of foreign cultures is reproduced from a subtle and unobstructed perspective. An epic work is bound to inspire people's interest in reading and be inspiring. Focusing on the history of various sea areas in the Indian and Pacific Oceans from ancient times to the Portuguese colonial era, it rigorously analyzes the various factors that affected the changes in ancient shipping routes, the reasons for the rise and fall of civilizations along the "Maritime Silk Road", and the connections between them. The author also introduces in detail various ancient navigation technologies along the coasts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans as well as various trade goods circulating on the trade routes. Many contents are intertwined, painting a clear and specific picture for readers.

Sakura Yukimaru's new popular history of Japan (all 4 volumes)! Genuine electronics are on sale for the first time! "Seeing Japan from Doraemon", "Seeing Japan from Classic Animation", "Introduction to the History of Japanese Democracy" and "Introduction to the History of Japan's Warring States" will help you explore the details of Japan, analyze Japanese history, and discover the spiritual background of Japan! "See Japan through Doraemon": Understand Japanese culture through "Doraemon"! It turns out that there are so many Japanese cultural memes hidden in "Doraemon"! "Seeing Japan through Classic Animation": Using ten classic Japanese animations as the starting point, you can learn about Japanese history and the popular history of Japanese society through animation! "Introduction to the History of Japanese Democracy": From the emergence of democracy in the Meiji period to the Japanese civil struggle after World War II, it vividly and interestingly tells the tortuous story of Japan's democratic development and reform in five historical stages. "Introduction to the History of Japan's Warring States Period": Telling the history of Japan's Warring States Period in the voices of dozens of people including Ikkyu, Soun Hojo, Michio Saito, etc.!

More than a century after the end of World War I, "The Flood" looks back on this important historical moment and attempts to answer from a new perspective: why the international order after World War I failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II, and why the League of Nations lost its due role. From America's entry into the war to the global financial crisis, Adam Tooze charts the process by which America's economic and military power reshaped the world. By tracing how nations adapted to the new American-centered landscape and slid toward fascism, "The Flood" is an account of the origins of today's world order that will fundamentally change our view of the First World War.

Venice, originally a floating city inhabited by refugees fleeing barbarian invasions, gradually developed into a city-state that possessed huge wealth and controlled the power of the two empires of the East and West. It had a complex and peculiar oligarchic republic that lasted for more than a thousand years, maintaining the stability and expansion of the city. This book tells in detail the historical process of Venice from its establishment in the 5th century AD to its death at the hands of Napoleon at the end of the 18th century, and depicts the political situation along the Mediterranean coast for thousands of years.

This work written by Australian national treasure historian Geoffrey Bryne is popular, concise and vivid. It mainly focuses on the history of Australia for more than two hundred years since Captain Cook discovered the Australian coast. In this book, Blaine uses clear words to "film" a documentary full of insights and details for readers. The exiles who traveled across the ocean, the free immigrants who left their homes, the indigenous people who threw boomerangs, the gold diggers who traveled long distances to the inland, the sheep shearers who treated their work as a competition, the national sports heroes who are sought after by everyone... They all played a unique role on the historical stage. Of course, politicians, entrepreneurs and scientists are also indispensable. Through long and short shots, the many events and themes that defined Australia's identity emerge: the changing natural landscape, the influx of foreign things, the enthusiasm for spectator sports, the rivalry between Catholics and Protestants, the wrestling between different regions and cities, overseas wars and domestic ethnic conflicts, technological changes, the recognition of the history and rights of Aboriginal people, old and new alliances, national successes and failures, but also distance and climate.

Byzantine history, Viking history, and medieval European history, more than 100 academicians have spent more than 40 years creating the "Oxford European History" series! The imperial epic of Byzantium: live for a thousand years and remain immortal, die for a thousand years and remain immortal, and after you fall you will remain immortal for a thousand years! Punching Britain, kicking France, giving birth to Russia, and discovering North America, the Vikings were the nightmare of the entire Europe! Together we die, divided we live: Medieval Europe competed due to division, and became strong due to competition! Open this book and understand the three paths that led medieval Europe to modern European civilization!

This book presents the history of Japan in the form of illustrations, covering important events in Japanese history from the prehistoric period to the Heisei era, such as the Yamatai Kingdom, the Five Japanese Kings, the reign of Prince Shotoku, the Taika Reform, the Homoto Rebellion, the Genpei War, the confrontation between the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Onin Rebellion, and the Warring States Period. Key nodes such as disputes, the Battle of Sekigahara, Edo politics, the changes at the end of the Tokugawa period, and the Meiji Restoration are explained in bright language about the development and changes of Japanese history and culture. Supplemented by rich and vivid illustrations, tables, genealogy diagrams, and chronological tables, it intuitively and concisely presents "super practical Japanese history."

Through a large number of interviews and rich archival materials, the author of this book explains in detail the Nazi looters' plundering of European art treasures before and after World War II, and also shows readers the details of the Allies' efforts to rescue these works of art. This book uses a compact plot to describe the Nazis' purge of "degenerate art", the high-ranking Nazi officials' art buying sprees in occupied countries, and the Nazis' ruthless seizure of Jewish-owned artworks; it also tells the story of museum staff in various European countries when faced with the threat of looting and bombing. The story goes through every possible means to transfer and protect artworks and the preservation of artworks by monuments rescue officers; it tells the process of recovery and return of public and private collections by all parties after the war; it depicts the art competition between Hitler, Goering, and art dealers, as well as the game between Allied rescue officers and people from all parties. After the book was published, it was well received and won the National Book Critics Circle Award. The book was later adapted into the documentary "The Rape of Europa".