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The French Republic, referred to as "France" or "France", is located in the west of the European continent and is the second largest country in the European continent after Russia. France has a long historical and cultural tradition and is one of the birthplaces of modern Western civilization. A long history, modern civilization, and romantic feelings are organically integrated into France today.

A new revised version of Sakura Yukimaru's most popular masterpiece "The Strongest History of Japan in History"! Sales exceeded 100,000 copies! This set contains four books, brand new sequels, and unfinished wonderful Japanese history! High-definition history of Japan's Warring States Period allows you to see another side of history that is rarely known.

"HD Japanese Warring States Period 3" is a historical and social science book about the history of Japan's Warring States Period. The author narrates the chaotic situation in extremely humorous language, allowing readers to review decades of history with a smile, and easily understand that era when talents emerged in large numbers and were of great significance to Japan and the world. "HD History of Japan's Warring States Period 3" continues the content of the previous volume: after the Sekigahara Battle, Tokugawa Ieyasu was appointed by the Emperor as the General to Conquer the Barbarians, founded the Tokugawa Shogunate, and began his journey to become the first person in Japan. However, the Toyotomi family has always been regarded as orthodox and still powerful. Toyotomi Hideyori also has loyal retainers around him and has a marriage agreement with the Tokugawa family. Tokugawa Ieyasu must start from two aspects, one is to make the world surrender with his strength, and the other is to oust the Toyotomi family from power as legitimately as possible. A competition of intelligence and strength that lasted for more than ten years began. At the same time, the issue of successor was also placed in front of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Who can I trust with my long-lasting achievements? The internal fighting of the Tokugawa family burned the life of this overlord in another way.

"High Definition Japanese Warring States History 4" is the fourth part of "High Definition Japanese Warring States History". The author reflects the many contradictions in the shogunate's rule at that time and the intrigues between the ruling class through the relationship between the shogunate Tokugawa Hidetada and a group of important ministers, the mutual relationship between the important ministers, and Tokugawa Hidetada's biography at Tokugawa Iemitsu. The fight between Tokugawa Iemitsu and the emperor reflects the relationship between the emperor and the shogunate. The spread and resistance to Catholicism hinted at the serious dissatisfaction of the lower class of society with the rule, and the sharp contradictions and conflicts between the bottom and the upper class finally led to a series of peasant uprisings. Although the uprising was eventually suppressed, its impact was extremely far-reaching. It not only shook the foundation of the shogunate's rule, but also prompted Japan to implement a closed-door foreign policy. With the deaths of Tokugawa Iemitsu and a number of ministers and the intensifying conflicts between the daimyo, the foundation of the shogunate's rule was seriously weakened. With the rise of the ronin class and some daimyo, it seemed that the edifice of the shogunate's rule was about to collapse.

This book starts from 6000 BC to the 20th century, and runs through nearly 8,000 years. It integrates the stories of Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul in one book, with easy-to-use and vivid narratives and detailed and rigorous field investigations. And beautiful writing style, explore how this "world capital" has become the center of world civilization in its history of nearly a thousand years, and how it has formed its own unique characteristics under the influence of the blending of Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, and Islam. As French General Napoleon said, "If the world were a country, Istanbul must be its capital." Through this book, we will re-understand what "cosmopolitanism" is and who we are as world citizens.

This set contains 5 books, namely "Israel: The Rebirth of a Nation", "Ruleless Games: The Interrupted History of Afghanistan", "The Covered Original Sin: Slavery and the Rise of American Capitalism (Essence)", "The Arabs in Conquest and Revolution: 1516 to the Present" and "Why the Japanese Choose War" "Israel: The Rebirth of a Nation" Gordis clearly and authoritatively proves that Israel's main purpose and most significant achievement is to realize the rebirth of the Jewish nation in modern times. This book explores the soul of this nation and country. "Game without Rules: The Interrupted History of Afghanistan" The history of modern Afghanistan is like a drama of ups and downs, full of absurdity, horror and sadness. For more than two centuries, almost every 40 years, a major country has forcibly blocked Afghanistan's development and undermined its progress. Only when the powerful forces withdraw can Afghanistan's history begin again. "The Covered Original Sin: Slavery and the Rise of American Capitalism (Essence)" is an insightful and rare work that gives us a new understanding of a period of history that we thought we knew everything about. This is a history about a nation that was persecuted by old-style capitalism but ultimately survived. The landmark book "The Arabs in Conquest and Revolution: 1516 to the Present" covers the entire Arab world from North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, exploring all aspects of modern Arab history. "Why did the Japanese choose war?" In this book, which is called "the forefront of research on Japan's modern history", she answers a series of questions such as how history advances and how wars occur, helping readers understand the several wars that changed the fate of the country in Japan's modern history from a more diverse perspective.

From the perspective of social history, this book tells the historical origins of American civilization, the emergence, development, and gradual growth of capitalism in this New World, as well as the growth of society, culture, and science and technology brought about by the development of capitalist politics and economy. Since this book was published in 2007, it has been printed five times. This time, at the request of the editor, the author revised the book and added some content, hoping to make it easier for readers to understand American history.

"New World History" is a ground-breaking new general history of the world written by the famous historian Mr. Sun Longji based on his many years of teaching "General History of the World" courses in the United States and integrating the latest academic results of global history research. The existing world general history works in the Chinese-speaking world are either translated and introduced by Western scholars, which cannot avoid the "Western-centric" stereotype; or they are works by local scholars, which lag behind the progress of international world history research in terms of concepts, vision, and materials. Mr. Sun single-handedly reconstructs the general history of the world using the concepts and methods of "global history", aiming to change the backwardness of research in this field in the Chinese-speaking world, provide the Chinese-speaking world with world history books that are more suitable for reading, understanding and dissemination, update the Chinese people's understanding of world history, and enrich the Chinese people's humanistic knowledge structure. "New World History" is a general history of the world written by Chinese scholars specifically for Chinese-speaking readers. It integrates scattered world history knowledge into a complete picture of world history. It is an important reading for today's readers to re-understand the world. Volume 2 focuses on the development and changes of several major civilization areas in the Middle Ages: the Qin and Han Empires, the Eastern and Western Roman Empires, the Islamic countries created by the Arabs, the Slavic world, and the unique development context of India. It sorted out a variety of civilization models for us and put forward the "correct "It was the Silk Road that made Han and Rome call each other 'Great Qin'" and "the Huns were the morticians of the ancient world" and many other original ideas, which fundamentally correct the false impression that "the Germanic people's attack on Rome was the watershed between ancient times and medieval times", subvert the traditional interpretation of Indian history, and have subversive significance.

"New World History" is a ground-breaking new general history of the world written by the famous historian Mr. Sun Longji based on his many years of teaching "General History of the World" courses in the United States and integrating the latest academic results of global history research. The existing world general history books in the Chinese-speaking world are either translated and introduced by Western scholars, which cannot avoid the "Western-centered" stereotype; or they are works by local scholars, and their concepts, perspectives, and materials lag behind the latest progress in international world history research. Mr. Sun single-handedly reconstructs the general history of the world using the concepts and methods of "global history", aiming to change the backwardness of research in this field in the Chinese-speaking world, provide the Chinese-speaking world with world history books that are more suitable for reading, understanding and dissemination, update the Chinese people's understanding of world history, and enrich the Chinese people's humanistic knowledge structure.

It is difficult to find a book in any language that is as full of the spirit of a city and its people as the classic account of the history of Tokyo by Japanese studies expert and translator Edward George Seidensticker (1921-2007), but also permeated with the author's wisdom. In this immortal masterpiece, the author relies on his profound knowledge and profound understanding of Japanese culture to trace from a fascinating and unique perspective how Tokyo transformed from the ancient city of the shogun through the vicissitudes of the Meiji and Taisho eras into a modern metropolis. While taking readers as if they were physically present in the streets of Tokyo for a century, and experiencing the ups and downs of its various districts such as Ginza, Nihonbashi and other places, it reveals the mystery of why modern Japan can continue its ancient traditional culture to this day even after actively absorbing Western culture and becoming a world power through various amazing details, detailed historical materials and keen insights into Japanese culture.

The book is divided into four parts: overview of national conditions, political environment, economic status and bilateral relations, respectively introducing Peru's physical geography, history and humanity, customs and habits, political system, judicial environment, policy orientation, resource status, foreign enterprises, financial markets, economic and trade relations, overseas Chinese, etc. The appendix also provides the country's ranking in the business environment rankings of various countries released by the World Bank, as well as the contact information of our country's embassies and consulates abroad.

New Zealand is the second largest country in Oceania. It is a multi-ethnic country composed mainly of European immigrants and indigenous Maori people, showing a colorful and diverse population. Since gaining independence from British colonial rule in the early 1930s, the economy has made great progress, the society has continued to progress, and it has now entered the ranks of developed countries. In recent years, the political, economic and cultural exchanges between my country and New Zealand have developed rapidly, and people urgently need to understand the history, current situation, customs and customs of this country. This book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to New Zealand. This is the revised second edition.

The book "Hypocritical "Japan"" is an ancient history of Japan written in Chinese by a Japanese scholar. The book is divided into five parts: imperial government and sacrificial government; ancient Japanese state system; rewriting ancient postwar Japanese historiography; sending envoys to the Tang Dynasty and Japanese culture; and general history of the Heian period. The author conducted rigorous and sophisticated research on some specific issues to determine the historical facts and restore them to the macro background of the entire ancient Japanese history. He also comprehensively summarized and criticized the postwar research on ancient Japanese history. From time to time, the author's unique and novel views and conclusions can be seen, which are of great benefit to the research on Japanese history in China and Japan.

Japan's war of aggression against China more than 70 years ago and the post-war understanding of the history of the war by the people of China and Japan not only directly affected the exchanges and understanding between the people of the two countries, but also always had an impact on the actual development and future direction of Sino-Japanese relations. After the war, Japanese society, including the political circles and the people, continued to make remarks and actions that denied the fact of the aggressive war and denied the responsibility for the aggressive war. This not only hurt the feelings of the people of the war-victim countries, including China, but also left the problems left over by history unresolved for a long time. How did this understanding of war history come to be, and what factors influenced it? Are there opposite attitudes and perceptions in Japanese society? Can the people of China and Japan reach understanding on this issue through communication? This book answers these questions.

This book uses a wealth of archival materials to focus on the mutual exchanges and positive interactions between civil society, individuals and non-governmental organizations, sorting out the rich historical trajectories of six fields including Burlingame, young children studying in the United States, Ge Kunhua, Goodnow, Dewey, and international sports. It shows readers that no matter how the official diplomatic relations between China and the United States change, non-governmental and cultural exchanges have their own development characteristics and operating rules, and have always maintained a highly active mechanism. "Shared History" focuses on cultural and non-governmental relationships, focusing on the values ​​and goals shared by China and the United States, rather than simply focusing on the government and military. From this perspective, we can interpret a brand-new history of Sino-US relations and possibly find a new paradigm with important academic value.

This book is the debut novel of Barbara Tuchman, who is known as the "artist among historians". Through vivid details, literary style, and solid historical data support, the author traces the gradual formation of Britain's national spirit in Christian enlightenment, the Crusades, Near East trade, and imperial struggle for hegemony. During this process, Palestine, as the spiritual home of the British people, became an important cultural reason for Britain's support for the restoration of Israel, while the need for imperial strategy was Britain's political motivation. This book describes how in the long history from the origin of Britain to the Balfour Declaration, cultural motivations and political motivations-that is, the Bible and the "sword"-shaped Britain's Near East policy and profoundly affected the historical process of the modern Middle East.

M Translation Series Set 03 includes "Retribution of Sin: War Memories of Germany and Japan", "The Man Who Came Back Alive: An Ordinary Japanese Soldier's Life History of World War II and Post-War", and "Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism". "Retribution of Sin: War Memories of Germany and Japan" Seventy years after the end of World War II, when the just side cheered victory, how did Germany and Japan, the two "dangerous nations", face their disgraceful past? The two seemingly different countries are actually full of gray areas where it is difficult to distinguish right from wrong. Visiting the ambiguous corners of history and capturing the subtext behind the high-sounding words, the author also does not forget to ask again and again: Who should pay for this sin? "The Man Who Came Back Alive" is the first book to chronicle the life history of Japan before and after World War II from the perspective of ordinary people. The protagonist in the book, Xiao Xiong Kenji (the author's father), was born in 1925. He was drafted and sent to Northeast China at the age of nineteen. He was later detained by the Soviet Union in a prisoner of war camp and worked in the harsh Siberia for three years. "The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism" In 1922, Pius XI was elected as the pope, and a few months later, Mussolini became the Prime Minister of Italy. The relationship between the two men was concealed under the illusion that the Holy See had fought heroically against the Fascists since before the war. The two people's interest alliance, which was full of intrigues and ultimately shaky, changed the fate of millions of people, and the nightmare of World War II began.

M Translation Series Set 04 includes "1944: Roosevelt and the Year That Changed History" and "Dare to Relax: Mandela's Presidential Years". "1944: Roosevelt and the Year That Changed History" 1944 witnessed Roosevelt's re-election and the peak of his wartime leadership, the unprecedented Normandy landing, the liberation of Paris, and various chaotic meetings that established the future peace situation. 1944 Will also not forget Hitler's "Final Solution," the lives of millions of Jews at stake, and Roosevelt's indecision. While the Allied forces were fighting the Normandy landings, the Nazis were accelerating their murder of Europe's Jews. Is winning the war the best way to save the Jews? Would freeing the Jews hinder the Allies' plan to defeat Hitler? During this year, Roosevelt made countless difficult decisions, but how to save the lives of European Jews seemed to become an uncontrollable challenge. "Dare to Slow Down: Mandela's Presidential Years" On February 11, 1990, Mandela ended his 27-year imprisonment and walked out of Victor West Prison, but his fight for freedom was not over. Facing a new South Africa plagued by poverty and racial hatred, Mandela negotiated with white right-wing parties to eliminate violence, organized the formulation of a new constitution, enlisted the cooperation of traditional leaders to deepen democracy, and established a truth and reconciliation commission to expose and confront past crimes. He used his personal charm and political astuteness to lay the foundation for South Africa to get rid of the legacy of colonialism and apartheid, achieve national unity and fairness, and smoothly transition to a democratic society.

M Translation Series Set 05 includes "The Crimean War: The Forgotten Imperial Game" and "Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia". "Crimian War: The Forgotten Imperial Game" In 1853, Tsar Nicholas I used religious disputes to invade the Danube Principalities that are now Romania. Subsequently, the crumbling Ottoman Empire struggled to maintain its power in Europe, the United Kingdom, which was worried about Russia's expansion, and the French Emperor Napoleon III, who wanted to restore its glory, successively declared war on Russia. The Crimean War, which lasted for 18 months, caused huge human losses, completely rewritten the political landscape of Europe, and profoundly affected the modernization processes of Russia and Turkey. "Natasha's Dance: A History of Russian Culture" explores the differences between European civilization and folk elements in Russian culture, the confrontation between "civilized" and "native" Russias, and the division between the aristocratic upper class and the lower class rural people through the discussion of Russian ballet, painting, poetry, drama and music that emerged in the 18th century. The book further discusses the construction and expression of "Russian soul" and "Russianness", revealing the impact of politics, national identity, social concepts, customs, folk art, religion, etc. On the formation and development of Russian culture, presenting a splendid and dazzling cultural scroll full of dramatic details.

This set includes The Bible and the Sword: Britain and Palestine-From the Bronze Age to the Balfour Declaration and The Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire: The First World War in the Middle East, 1914-1920. "The Bible and the Sword: Britain and Palestine - From the Bronze Age to the Balfour Declaration" is the debut novel of Barbara Tuchman, who is known as an "artist among historians". This book describes how in the long history from the origin of Britain to the Balfour Declaration, cultural motivations and political motivations-that is, the Bible and the "sword"-shaped Britain's Near East policy and profoundly affected the historical process of the modern Middle East. "The Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire: World War I in the Middle East, 1914-1920" vividly recreates the Middle East during World War I and describes the role of the Ottoman Empire in the First World War.

Pepper may seem inconspicuous, but it is a must-have on every table. In the Middle Ages, it was the favorite of European dignitaries and a symbol of wealth and status. Black pepper is native to India, which is thousands of miles away from European ports, so it has never been easy to obtain. Merchants' relentless pursuit of sources of supply has become an important driving force in world history, contributing to the rise of global trade and redrawing the world's economic map. Focusing on the islands of the Indian Ocean, Marjorie Schaeffer vividly charts the story of pepper's introduction to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. China has long been a major consumer of pepper. Zheng He visited Pepper Port many times during his voyages to the West. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama opened up a sea trade route from Europe to India in search of pungent spices. The king of Aceh held water feasts and elephant fighting competitions for European visitors, which were extremely luxurious. In order to control the pepper trade, two East India companies, the British and the Dutch, were established one after another and competed in almost every port in Asia. The United States, which joined the competition late, enriched its treasury with profits from the pepper trade. Around the little pepper, a complicated trade history unfolds.

In Civilization, Kenneth Clark's wide-ranging narrative examines the development of Western Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire, covering the ideas, books, architecture, and works of art that made up Western European civilization. The author takes us from ninth-century Iona to twelfth-century France, from Florence to Urbino, and from Germany to Rome, England, the Netherlands, and the United States. Against this historical backdrop, he paints a remarkable cast of characters-men and women who gave civilization new energy and broadened our understanding of the world and ourselves. He also highlighted the works of genius produced by them - in the fields of architecture, sculpture, painting, philosophy, poetry, music, science and engineering, from the Academy of Athens painted by Raphael to the bridges designed by Brunel. "Civilization" is Clark's eternal nostalgia for European civilization. In his narration, we will see: At what moment does the artist get rid of the shackles of the times? What period has art gone through, and how does it transcend the bonds of time and space?

The 18th century was at the height of Britain's global hegemony, and it earned its name because of the large number of overseas colonies it owned.

The American Revolution refers to a series of events and ideas that led to the separation of thirteen North American colonies from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America in the 18th century. The Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was part of the revolution. Research on this issue constitutes a key point in the production of knowledge in the 20th century. Its significance is not only in the Americas, but also led to a series of chain reactions such as the French Revolution, and has a global status. This book takes the American Revolution as the theme and selects 20 relevant research articles by domestic and foreign scholars. It reflects the latest progress in this topic field from different levels such as basic theory, methods, academic history, and case studies.

Analyze the real power game behind the Crusaders! The mob is at the mercy of others! What seems to be the fanatical devotion of a mob is actually a power game played by individual careerists! A classic work by the author of the best-selling masterpiece "The Silk Roads: A New History of the World" that shocked 23 countries. A must-see story of the Crusades, translated into 10 languages. Using new historical materials, we analyze the power games behind the Crusades and reveal the underlying motivations of the fanatical crusade. Open this book and uncover the real power games behind the fanatical Crusades! At the end of the 11th century, tens of thousands of Crusaders embarked on the tragic Eastern Expedition without hesitation. They naively believed that taking back Jerusalem from the hands of the pagans and rescuing the abused Eastern Christians was the sacred mission given to them by God. But history is far from simple. In the final analysis, the Crusaders were a fanatical rabble. From the beginning, they were just pawns in this power game...

The book is divided into four chapters: overview of national conditions, political environment, economic status, and bilateral relations. It introduces Cambodia's physical geography, history and humanity, customs and habits, political system, judicial environment, policy orientation, resource status, foreign enterprises, financial markets, economic and trade relations, overseas Chinese, etc. The appendix also provides the country's ranking in the business environment rankings of various countries released by the World Bank, as well as the contact information of my country's embassies and consulates abroad.

The book is divided into four chapters: overview of national conditions, political environment, economic status and bilateral relations. It introduces Bahrain's physical geography, history and humanity, customs and habits, political system, judicial environment, policy orientation, resource status, foreign enterprises, financial markets, economic and trade relations, overseas Chinese, etc. The appendix also provides the country's ranking in the business environment rankings of various countries released by the World Bank, as well as the contact information of our country's embassies and consulates abroad.

A treaty is an agreement signed by two or more countries to determine the rights and obligations of the signatory countries in political, economic, military, cultural and other aspects. Including conventions, agreements, exchanges of letters, joint declarations, charters, etc. A treaty signed by two countries is called a "bilateral treaty"; a treaty signed by three or more countries is called a "multilateral treaty". Treaties are generally time-based and will become invalid if they are not renewed upon expiration.

A treaty is an agreement signed by two or more countries to determine the rights and obligations of the signatory countries in political, economic, military, cultural and other aspects. Including conventions, agreements, exchanges of letters, joint declarations, charters, etc. A treaty signed by two countries is called a "bilateral treaty"; a treaty signed by three or more countries is called a "multilateral treaty". Treaties are generally time-based and will become invalid if they are not renewed upon expiration.

This is a popular history book for public readers. Through multi-dimensional analysis, Professor Kato Yoko aims to let readers understand several wars that changed the fate of the country in Japan's modern history, so as to help the younger generation establish a correct view of history. This book, known as "the most cutting-edge modern history of Japan", has been deeply loved by Japanese readers since its publication in 2009, and is still a bestseller in major bookstores. This book shows the Japanese academic community's profound reflection on history. The author bluntly states that "everything was caused by Japan provoking the war and trying to change China's policy towards Japan through force." In addition, like Humboldt and Johnson, Yoko Kato attempts to present a dynamic picture of the interconnected world at that time, and does not look at Japan's "internal decision-making" in isolation. In other words, the author hopes to re-examine the position of the "past" in a higher dimension. Changing the perspective can reveal different scenery. The uniqueness of Kato Yoko is that it does not just focus on Japan or China, but considers how the two countries face the Western powers and reform to become stronger. China and Japan have competition and cooperation. Human

This book is a reprint of "Hillier's History of the World (Revised Edition)". This book is a children's book. Mr. Hillier, the famous American education expert, has devoted his life to explaining the wonderful and colorful world history to young readers in simple and easy-to-understand terms, using children's easy-to-understand writing style, humorous expressions, and accurate and reliable facts.

"Cambridge History Class Notes" includes lecture notes by world-renowned masters of history. It leads readers into the profound river of history and travels through the vicissitudes of history. This book collects nearly a hundred major historical events in history and connects the entire world history in the chronological order of historical development. The chapters are divided into four chapters: ancient history, medieval history, modern history and modern history. The chapters are connected and linked to each other, clearly presenting the entire world history to the readers. In order to help readers understand world history more conveniently, easily and quickly, this book has tried its best to avoid boring and complicated narrative methods during the editing process. It uses popular and vivid writing to narrate serious history, and uses major events to outline the basic line and general outline of historical development, so that readers can grasp history from a macro perspective.

★An epic masterpiece by the famous literary historian Daniel Boorstin, a far-reaching trilogy of world history; ★It caused a sensation after being published in the United States, has been selling well for more than 30 years, and has been translated into more than 20 languages; ★The perfect combination of history and popular science, with detailed and interesting content; ★Changing human understanding of the world is actually much simpler than we think; "The History of Civilization (all 5 volumes)" is divided into three parts: "Discoverers", "Creators" and "Explorers". In "The Discoverer", the author divides it into four chapters: "Time", "Land and Sea", "Nature" and "Society". He uses a unique and vivid writing style to present all the great discoveries and inventions of mankind since ancient times and their discoverers and inventors before us, showing the colorful history of human civilization in a unique way; "The Creator" reproduces the cultural and artistic achievements of more than three thousand years and vividly describes the creation of our splendid culture. The outstanding figures of the legacy have enriched the human world in philosophy, drama, literature, architecture, painting, sculpture, music, etc.; "The Explorer" tells us the three major eras of exploration that Western culture has experienced: first, the prophets and philosophers, secondly, an era of joint exploration, such as Thucydides, Thomas More, Machiavelli and Voltaire, and finally, the era of social sciences, when people face the future but seem to be dominated by history. Outstanding figures of this era include Marx, Spengler, Toynbee, Carlyle and Emerson, Malraux, Berglin and Einstein, etc.

★The epic masterpiece of the famous literary historian Daniel Boorstin, a far-reaching trilogy of world history; ★It caused a sensation after being published in the United States, has been best-selling for more than 30 years, and has been translated into more than 20 languages; ★The perfect combination of history and popular science, with detailed and interesting content; "The History of Civilization: Discoverers" is a masterpiece describing the history of civilization as humans explore the world and themselves in the long course of history. The book is divided into four volumes: "Time", "Land and Sea", "Nature" and "Society". In the first and second volumes, the author Daniel Boorstin eloquently narrates various great discoveries of mankind through historical informative and interesting stories: Was the first great discovery of mankind time? Are there 7 days in a week? How was the clock invented? How were land and sea discovered? Why didn't the Chinese "discover" Europe and America? Why did it take so long for people to learn that the Earth orbits the Sun? Etc. In the third volume, the author describes in detail the new inventions that have broadened human vision, from glasses to telescopes and microscopes, and how humans use these new inventions to navigate the vast sea, explore the vast expanse of the sky, and observe the mysteries of microbial organisms that are beyond the reach of the naked eye. This has opened up new prospects in the fields of knowledge such as navigation, astronomy, microbiology, and embryology. The author also vividly describes the discoverers who braved all kinds of difficulties and dangers to find new and rare species, and established a taxonomy of animals and plants on this basis, which further revealed the mysteries of nature for people.

The famous literary historian Daniel Boorstin's epic masterpiece, a far-reaching trilogy of world history; it caused a sensation after being published in the United States, has been best-selling for more than 30 years, and has been translated into more than 20 languages; it is a perfect combination of history and popular science, with detailed and interesting content; it has changed humankind's understanding of the world more than we think. It is much simpler; "History of Civilization: Explorers" tells us the three major eras of exploration that Western culture has experienced: First, there are prophets and philosophers, such as Moses, Job, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and religious reformers, who have no hesitation in exploring redemption or truth from God or inner reason. This was followed by an age of shared exploration by people like Thucydides, Thomas More, Machiavelli and Voltaire, who pursued civilization in the spirit of freedom. Finally, there is the era of social science, where people are facing the future but seem to be dominated by history. Outstanding figures of this era include Marx, Spengler, Toynbee, Carlyle and Emerson, Malraux, Berglin and Einstein, etc. Their stories deeply attract people to move forward and continue to explore.

The epic masterpiece of the famous literary historian Daniel Boorstin, a far-reaching world history trilogy; it caused a sensation after being published in the United States, has been a best-seller for more than 30 years, and has been translated into more than 20 languages; it is a perfect combination of history and popular science, with detailed and interesting content; In "The History of Civilization: The Creators", the author recreates the cultural and artistic achievements of more than three thousand years, vividly describing the outstanding figures who created our splendid cultural heritage and enriched the human world in philosophy, drama, literature, architecture, painting, sculpture, music, etc. Creation is the eternal theme of mankind. From the construction of the pyramid to the design of the elegant dome of the Florence Cathedral, from Dante's "Divine Comedy" to Balzac's "Human Comedy", from the ancient rituals of the Dionysia to the graceful dance of modern ballet, and from human beings' challenge to the external world to self-creation and exploration of the inner wilderness, the author, with his unique elegant and charming writing style, deeply and comprehensively explores the profound theme of human creation.

24 life moments in the Queen's diary that changed history. She defined an era, but spent her whole life defining herself. A loving work by Lucy Worsley, chief curator of the British Historic Royal Palaces and popular BBC history host. Editor's recommendation ◆ Unique writing style. In just 24 days, Queen Victoria's life spanning 82 years was written, which is very unique among historical biographies. Whether it is political issues such as monarchy and colonial expansion, or social issues such as women's reproductive burden, the views are well-founded and to the point, interspersed with British dry humor, both solemn and humorous, and fascinating. ◆ Historical rigor. Start with original materials such as diaries and letters, which are detailed and reliable. The author has a good academic background, pays special attention to identifying the authenticity of historical materials, and adopts a neutral attitude. It is of great reference value for readers who want to understand British history and the monarchy. ◆ Literary interest. Overall, it has a strong sense of storytelling and imagery, using suspense and foreshadowing, and the plot has ups and downs. There is also a lack of delicate psychological descriptions, which make historical figures full of "human touch". As a biography of a historical figure, it gives readers a novel-like reading experience. Content Introduction ◆ This book is divided into 24 chapters, using the crucial 24 days to skillfully outline the life of Queen Victoria. Birth, coronation, wedding, birth of her first child, widowhood, diamond jubilee celebrations, and at the same time, on the axis of history, correspond to the collapse of the Whig government, the colonial rule of India, the Crimean War... In the calendar of Queen Victoria's life, we have never been closer to the monarch who made Britain unprecedentedly prosperous, and the era in which she lived. ◆ Based on Queen Victoria's diaries, letters and other original materials, starting from minute details, it depicts the magnificent social picture of the Victorian era. There are also Nightingale, Mendelssohn, Dickens, Mark Twain and others. As witnesses of that era, they recorded their own experiences and showed us the historical figures of the Victorian era. ◆ As the monarch of the British Empire, she was also a willful daughter, a competent wife, and a silent widow... How did Queen Victoria eagerly break away from her mother's shackles when she was young? How to face the heavy burden brought by nine births? How to find a more confident self after experiencing the pain of losing your husband? The decades of rule by this female monarch changed the situation of other women in subtle ways. About the author Lucy Worsley is a British historian, writer, curator and television presenter. Graduated from Oxford University, majoring in history; PhD in art history from the University of Sussex. She has worked successively for English Heritage (responsible for the management of more than 400 historical places such as Stonehenge and British Iron Bridge) and Historic Royal Palaces (responsible for the management of six royal palaces including the Tower of London, Hampton Palace and Kensington Palace). She also serves as the presenter of the BBC History Program and has written several best-selling books, such as "Jane Austen at Home: A Biography" and "The Art of the English Murder". Currently living in London, UK.

Seventeen, maybe far more than seventeen. Since the dazzling Napoleon I, the Bonaparte family has experienced repeated rise and exile. Who participated in writing Napoleon's epic, and who continued his greatness? Each member of the Bonaparte family has its own glory and sorrow, and plays an important role in three hundred years of European history. Among them are two emperors, three kings, a queen, two rebellious princes, a beautiful "art queen" and a "young eagle" with a rough life experience. In addition, among them are warriors who fell on the battlefield, close friends of great poets, benefactors of Freud, the founder of the US FBI, heroes of the "World War II" resistance and congressmen under the old system. They are French, Italian, German, and American. They are not only nobles, but also the protagonists of historical legends favored by Balzac and Alexandre Dumas. These extraordinary family members brought the ideas of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Code to all parts of the world, allowing the Napoleonic spirit to flourish and continue in modern times. In order to present them vividly to us from three hundred years ago, Pierre Branda collected the latest historical materials and recent research results, breaking many conventional views and long-standing legends. With the help of historical data, this book tells us the incredible fate of the Bonaparte family.

The Color Quick Reference Manual series combines the advantages of professional dictionary books and encyclopedia books, focuses on humanistic colors and artistic concepts, and is scientific and practical, easy to read, and beautifully bound.

The book is divided into four chapters: an overview of the national conditions, political environment, economic conditions and bilateral relations, respectively introducing Mexico's physical geography, history and humanity, customs and habits, political system, judicial environment, policy orientation, resource status, foreign enterprises, financial markets, economic and trade relations, overseas Chinese, etc. The appendix also provides the country's ranking in the business environment rankings of various countries released by the World Bank, as well as the contact information of our country's embassies and consulates abroad.

Over the past 50 years, Asian Americans, as a rapidly growing ethnic group in the United States, have greatly changed the face of the United States. In "The Creation of Asian America: A History," historian Yilian Li recounts the controversial role that Asian Americans have played in the United States from one generation to the present. From the sailors who boarded a transpacific ship in the 16th century to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, this book shows how Asian immigrants and their American-born descendants have transformed in the United States. Over the past few decades, new Asian groups have formed and emerged as a result of the arrival of new immigrants and refugees. They are no longer a "discriminated minority" but have become a "model minority" in the United States. They also represent the still very complex racial issues in the United States today. This book examines how Asian Americans created and reshaped America over the past centuries, providing a new history of this important and diverse community. More importantly, this book also offers a new way of understanding America itself, its history of race and immigration, and its place in the world today. It was an "Editor's Choice" by The New York Times, named the most popular nonfiction book of 2015 by Kirkus Reviews, named one of "Top 10 Unmissable History Books of 2015" by History Buff, and called "a belated and thrilling chronicle" by the Los Angeles Times. Recommended by well-known media such as The New Yorker, NBC News, National Public Radio, The Economist, and the Minneapolis Star-Telegram.

From single-celled organisms to high-speed brains, from learning to use tools to the rise of the industrial revolution to the advent of the era of artificial intelligence, from the ancient wastelands with nothing to modern cities with material explosion, from the Renaissance to the rapid development of literature... Every step of human evolution is winding and exciting. "Attack of Mankind" overlooks the history of human development, captures the most dazzling moments in the process of human struggle, and reveals the energy core of human beings' continuous development. Why have times changed? What are the differences between the great men who left their names in the times? What makes humans stand out? The author uses interesting stories to answer our questions that have puzzled mankind for thousands of years. The book uses every passionate and struggling historical figure as a clue to explore the deep-seated mysteries of their continuous progress in leading the times. You will have a better understanding of how mankind got to where it is today from the details of the story. This history of human aggression is a portrait of human struggle and a hymn to the era of aggression. Turn over the pages of the book and count the exciting moments. Everyone who has struggled in the long history has lit up a lamp for this era, lighting up the path of human development and lighting up the light of civilization. The era once belonged to them who attacked, and the era will surely belong to us who attack!

From 1867 to 1912, Japan transformed from a backward and closed feudal country into a modern power with a constitutional monarchy. The changes that took place in Europe and the United States over hundreds of years were rapidly unfolding during the more than forty years of Emperor Meiji's reign; the fate of Japan in later generations also had clues here. However, Meiji is hidden behind various events and characters, and it is difficult to see any trace. Is he an incompetent puppet or a great monarch? How does he cope with everything around him in the great tide of the times? Emperor Meiji reigned for nearly half a century and was always surrounded by ministers with extraordinary abilities and different personalities. Historians often discuss Emperor Meiji's rule from the perspective of these people, believing that their brilliant achievements contributed to the rise of Japan, while Emperor Meiji only played a ceremonial role, as if he had nothing to do with his country. Many ordinary Japanese regard Emperor Meiji as an unparalleled great monarch in history, but it is difficult to cite any of his personal achievements to match this honor.

This book tells the story of how Britain re-emerged through step-by-step reform, development and expansion from 1784 to 1939 after the defeat in the North American War of Independence and the disintegration of the First Empire. Domestically, in the face of population growth and the polarization between rich and poor brought about by the Industrial Revolution, Britain was not bewitched by abstract ideas. Instead, it used parliament as a reform mechanism and in a spirit of mutual accommodation, which prevented clusters of social conflicts from intensifying into large-scale violence. As far as the overseas empire is concerned, the failure of North America made British imperialism enter a new stage. It no longer carried out rigid control, but emphasized the value of freedom and the symbol of royal power as a bond, giving more autonomy to the colonies, which was also tested by the world war.

"The Story of World History: From the Three Kingdoms to the Norman Conquest" includes the third and fourth volumes of the "Story of World History" series, telling the history from the late classical era to the early Middle Ages. 03 The Rise and Fall of Great Empires (1st century BC to 6th century BC) Christianity and Buddhism flourished rapidly, while empires such as the Roman Empire, the Han Empire, and the Gupta Dynasty became increasingly decadent. They fell apart due to internal rebellions and the invasion of the Huns, Xianbei, Goths, and Gida tribes across the grasslands. The world entered a period of continuous turmoil. 04The arrival of the Middle Ages (6th century to 11th century) The turbulent situation gradually ended and a series of new countries were established. In Europe and the Middle East, religion became a very powerful force and brought constant strife. The Holy Roman Empire was established, but the Christian Church eventually split. The theocratic state established by the Arabs expanded its territory, and China experienced the prosperous times of the Tang and Song Dynasties.

What is the world like? Where does China stand among the countries in the world? If you are confused in this regard, reading this book will be your best choice. This book will tell you a real world history, a world history that is different from your impression. This book covers the entire history of mankind, and it is vast. For the convenience of readers, this book is written strictly in chronological order and strives to be clear and smooth. And after each time period or the history of a region, it will describe what China was like during the same period, helping readers connect Chinese history with world history, so that you can truly feel that Chinese history is part of world history. What are you still hesitating about? Hurry up and read this book. You may find the answer within three days.

"Armada" is a wonderful description of the famous naval battle between Britain and Spain in 1588 against the background of the fierce struggle between Catholic and Protestant forces throughout Europe in the 16th century. The author perfectly integrated rich knowledge, superb writing and exquisite layout, making this book still a classic work on this subject. The author combines a wealth of first-hand historical materials and a large number of second-hand works, and skillfully uses them without leaving any trace, so that historical details, academic achievements and the main narrative line are closely integrated. "Ocean and Civilization" retells world history from the perspective of the ocean, revealing 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. The author shows the connection between the rise and fall of civilization and the ocean, narrates the development of human navigation in a fascinating way, and composes an epic about the voyagers.

"World History (Illustrated Revised Edition)" Translation by Fei Xiaotong and others. This time we used the 1975 translation, replaced it with a large number of exquisite and interesting illustrations, and wrote rich and diverse illustrations to show the style of the original work. Although this book was written nearly a century ago, it is still useful and interesting to read today. It divides the long process from the emergence of human civilization to the end of World War II in 1945 into four stages - the beginning of civilization, classical civilization, Christian civilization, and modern civilization - to introduce it, focusing especially on the development path of Western civilization. The writing is brisk, the exposition is precise, and it often provides refreshing insights. The author is good at revealing the general trend of history from details. In a short space of time, he presents a vivid and colorful picture of the development of civilization that includes both upper-class elites and ordinary people's daily lives. "History of the Modern World (Part 1 and 2)" Since its first publication in 1950, "History of the Modern World" written by Palmer and others has been hailed as a palace-level historical academic textbook and has been widely used as a teaching material. In the past 60 years, the author has continuously revised this book, and it is now in its 10th edition. This book is rich in content and broad in scope, using more than a million words to explain the rise of modern Europe, a global event. In the author's writing, Europe (or the West), which was once unknown, has gradually created a world system in politics, economy, military, science and technology that radiates around the world in more than 500 years from the beginning of the 16th century to the present.

Siberia is known as the "big prison without a roof." From the early 19th century until the Russian Revolution, the tsarist regime exiled more than 1 million prisoners and their families to Siberia east of the Ural Mountains. This book vividly portrays the history of common criminals and political radicals, the victims of serfdom and village politics, the wives and children who followed their husbands and fathers, and the history of fugitives and bounty hunters. Drawing on a wealth of previously unknown primary sources from European Russian and Siberian archives, this book tells the story of Tsarist Russia's struggle to govern its horrific penal colonies and Siberia's significant influence on political power in the modern world.

Combining a grand historical narrative with cutting-edge climate science and genetic research, Kyle Harper shows that the fate of the Roman Empire was determined not just by emperors, soldiers, and barbarians, but also by volcanic eruptions, solar cycles, unstable climate, and deadly viruses and bacteria. He recounts the story from the height of the Roman Empire in the second century to the fragmentation of the Byzantine Empire in the seventh century. Harper describes how the Romans recovered under enormous environmental pressures and faced crises again, until they could no longer withstand the blows of the "Little Ice Age" and recurring plague outbreaks. "The Fate of Rome" profoundly reflects the close relationship between human beings and the environment, and comprehensively describes how one of the greatest civilizations in history faced and endured the pressure of the environment, and ultimately collapsed. The example of the Roman Empire reminds us of the surprising ways in which climate change and bacterial evolution have shaped the world we inhabit.