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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 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 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, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) Xia Siyi's book is a meticulous, insightful and meticulous study, revealing 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".

"The Great Divergence" is the masterpiece of Pomeranz, a representative of the California School, and has been a best-seller for 20 years. In this book, based on a large amount of materials, Pomeranz examines the economic development of major countries in Europe and Asia in the old world and their core regions, and explores a series of key issues that affect the formation of the modern world economy: Why did England not become Jiangnan? Why have China and Europe taken different paths? According to Pomeranz, in 1750, the economic core areas of England and China were very similar in terms of life expectancy, agricultural product market, labor system, land use, capital accumulation and technology. The ecological environment in the core areas of China and Japan was no worse than that of Western Europe. Throughout the 18th century, the core areas of the Old World faced local shortages of land-intensive products. The East and the West are on generally similar economic development paths, and the West has no obvious advantage.

This book is the first monograph on the history of the British Republic in China. It explains the ins and outs and historical impact of the Republic of England from its birth to its demise. During the Republic, factional controversies continued in the Parliament, and conspiracies lurked in the domestic political situation. The only way out seemed to be to let Cromwell wear the crown and preside over Parliament, but Cromwell would rather dissolve Parliament twice in a dictatorial way, and refused to ascend the throne until his death. After Cromwell's death, Charles II returned from exile and restored the Stuart dynasty. This was the end of the English Republic. This book explores a series of major events from the execution of Charles I to the restoration of Charles II, one of the most unusual but little-known periods in British history, helping experts and readers gain a more thorough understanding of British and Western history.

The content of this book includes ancient music, medieval music, baroque music, classical music, romantic music, nationalist music, etc.

The contents of this book include the Cape of Good Hope, the American continent, the first circumnavigation of the world, the Bering Strait, El Niño, the theory of continental drift, Angel Falls, Chinese herbal medicine, blood circulation, microorganisms, smallpox vaccine, bioelectricity, anesthetics, evolution theory, germ theory, etc.

The contents of this book include the Temple of the Sun, Pompeii, dinosaur fossils, Archaeopteryx fossils, Code of Hammurabi, Tutankhamun's tomb, cave art, discoveries in mathematics, physics, chemistry, Goldbach's conjecture, Pythagorean theorem, etc.

The contents of this book include the mystery of the world cultural heritage, the mystery of the origin of cars and ships, the "Treasure of Solomon" and the "Golden Ark of the Covenant", the mystery of the world's first treasure trove - the Inca, the mystery of the mysterious Tiawanaku and Sacsayhuaman, the traces of aliens on the rock paintings, the mystery of the aliens in the "Epic of Gilgamesh", the mystery of the earliest spacecraft, etc.

The content of this book includes archaeological discoveries, the world's earliest garden culture, the Temple of the Sun, Pompeii, dinosaur fossils, Archaeopteryx fossils, Code of Hammurabi, Tutankhamun's tomb, cave art, great discoveries in mathematics, physics and chemistry, Goldbach's conjecture, the Pythagorean theorem, the discovery of 0, the golden section, the law of buoyancy, the isochronism of the pendulum, the law of free fall, etc.

The contents of this book include primitive sculptures, sculptures from the Eurasian Stone Age, primitive sculptures from the Americas and Oceania, ancient sculptures, ancient Egyptian sculptures, ancient Greek sculptures, ancient Roman sculptures, early Indus Valley Civilization sculptures, early dynasty sculptures, Kushan Dynasty sculptures, Indian medieval sculptures, European medieval sculptures, early Christian sculptures, etc.

The content of this book includes the origin of Indian civilization, the magical and fertile American continent, the Indian civilization in the American continent, who are the ancestors of the Indians, the Indian civilization in North America, the Iroquois civilization, the myths and legends of the North American Indians, the prophecies of the North American Indians, the religious beliefs of the North American Indians, and the clothing of the North American Indians, etc.

The content of this book includes the beginning of ancient Roman civilization, the legend of the Latins, the origin of the city of Rome, the legend of the sacred goose, the legend of Venus, inclusive religious culture, polytheism, Christianity, character legends, the Arrogant King Tarquin the Younger, the reform of the Gracchi brothers, Sulla's dictatorship, Caesar the Great and the "Triumvirate", the tyrant Nero, etc.

The content of this book includes European Renaissance sculpture, Italian Renaissance sculpture, German Renaissance sculpture, French Renaissance sculpture, European 17th and 18th century sculpture, etc.

The content of this book includes sculptures from the Eurasian Stone Age, primitive sculptures from the Americas and Oceania, ancient sculptures, ancient Egyptian sculptures, ancient Greek sculptures, ancient Roman sculptures, sculptures from the early Indus Valley Civilization, sculptures from the early dynasties, sculptures from the Kushan Dynasty, Indian medieval sculptures, European medieval sculptures, early Christian sculptures, etc.

The contents of this book include the mysterious Atlantis, the inscriptions of Champollion and Rosetta, the unification of Egypt by Menes, the origin of the pyramids, the earliest uprising, the struggle for the throne and the rise of Egypt, the stubborn Akhenaten, the magical ancient capital of Thebes, the "Valley of the Kings", the contest between the Hittites and Egypt, from the solar calendar to the Gregorian calendar, the Sumerians and cuneiform writing, etc.

The contents of this book include Saladin's reconquest of Jerusalem, the extraordinary Philip II, the cradle of the Slavic nation, the Archery War of Clesy, Dante and the Divine Comedy, Boccaccio and the Decameron, Joan of Arc in the Hundred Years' War, etc.

This set of works includes two parts: World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It integrates the latest research results and the latest declassified information at home and abroad. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts, the entire historical process is used as a clue, running through the main historical periods, major battlefields, major military and political figures, etc., And a panoramic and full documentary shows the magnificent picture of the entire history, in order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War!

This set of works includes two parts: World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It integrates the latest research results and the latest declassified information at home and abroad. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts, the entire historical process is used as a clue, running through the main historical periods, major battlefields, major military and political figures, etc., And a panoramic and full documentary shows the magnificent picture of the entire history, in order to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War!

This set of works includes two parts: World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It integrates the latest research results and the latest declassified information at home and abroad. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts, the entire historical process is used as a clue, running through the main historical periods, major battlefields, major military and political figures, etc., And a panoramic and full documentary shows the magnificent picture of the entire history, in order to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War!

This set of works includes two parts: World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It integrates the latest research results and the latest declassified information at home and abroad. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts, the entire historical process is used as a clue, running through the main historical periods, major battlefields, major military and political figures, etc., And a panoramic and full documentary shows the magnificent picture of the entire history, in order to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War!

This set of works includes two parts: World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It integrates the latest research results and the latest declassified information at home and abroad. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts, the entire historical process is used as a clue, running through the main historical periods, major battlefields, major military and political figures, etc., And a panoramic and full documentary shows the magnificent picture of the entire history, in order to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War!

This set of works includes two parts: World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It integrates the latest research results and the latest declassified information at home and abroad. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts, the entire historical process is used as a clue, running through the main historical periods, major battlefields, major military and political figures, etc., And a panoramic and full documentary shows the magnificent picture of the entire history, in order to commemorate the 89th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War!

The content of this book includes Italian Renaissance drama, comedy, pastoral drama and tragedy, Italian improvisational comedy, perspective scenery and framed stage, Shakespeare and British drama, great dramatic poets, etc.

The fifth volume of "History of Rome" mainly involves the establishment of the military monarchy in the late Roman Republic, and studies the transformation process of Rome from a republic to a monarchy, that is, the Roman Empire. In the late Roman Republic, three military oligarchs emerged: Pompey, Caesar and Crassus. Through the conquest of Syria in eastern Asia, Rome's eastern border has expanded to Asia Minor and the Mesopotamia region, and its conqueror Pompey gained the highest honor and status; through the conquest of the Celts in northwest Gaul and the blocking of the Germans, Caesar became a famous hero; through the suppression of the slave rebellion of Spartacus, Crassus rose to fame. These three men all held heavy armies at the same time and became powerful rulers in Rome. At the same time, the former aristocratic Senate was declining day by day. Coupled with the constant fighting and strife within it, the power of the traditional aristocracy continued to decline. The Citizens' Assembly was useless except for being used by the military. Roman society was irrevocably evolving towards a dictatorial military monarchy. With this evolution, Rome's politics, economy, culture, law, etc. All experienced a series of changes. The fifth volume of "History of Rome" continues the author's inertia and cites a large number of data and original documents, as well as relevant works of ancient Roman playwrights and poets. This provides very rich materials for researchers engaged in Roman history and provides readers with a large number of reference elements. As a German, Mommsen laid a solid scientific foundation for the work with his German rational thinking and rigorous logic. It is a classic historical research work.

The fourth volume of "History of Rome" is divided into thirteen chapters. It mainly talks about the internal and external troubles of the Roman Republic, which began to decline. The reforms of the two Gracchus and the reforms of Drusus failed to save Rome from decline. Rome, which had experienced the Jugurtha War, the Mithridates War and the League War, did not regain its glory. Instead, warlords such as Marius and Sulla gradually emerged. Warlords stormed the city of Rome and began to rule. In addition, like each previous volume, there are always special chapters on literature, art, and economics at the end of each volume. In addition to political and military history, there is also sufficient social history material. The fourth volume of "History of Rome" cites a large number of data and original documents of Cato and others, as well as relevant works of well-known authors at the time, such as playwrights and orators. This provides very rich materials for researchers engaged in Roman history and provides readers with a large number of reference elements. As a German, Mommsen laid a solid scientific foundation for the work with his German rational thinking and rigorous logic. It can be regarded as a classic historical research work.