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Teacher Bi Lan has been in the United States for more than 20 years. From seeing the United States to seeing through the United States, with delicate, sincere and humorous writing style, he has been writing about the United States on his blog since 2010. He started writing about the "Mayflower" and is still updating it today. Netizens commented that her history of the United States is "concise but not simple, rigorous but not serious." If you want to know what the United States is all about, you might as well listen to Teacher Bi Lan tell you the story of the United States... From 1789 to 1797, from Mount Vernon to the Presidential Palace, at 10 a. M. On April 16, 1789, the 57-year-old Washington took his two magic weapons to take office as President of the United States...

The era of civil war may be over, but in the past few decades it has broken out frequently around the world, in the Balkans, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria... Civil war is gradually becoming a widespread, destructive and unique form of organized armed violence in mankind. How to define these forms of violence affects all aspects of politics, military, economic and humanitarian assistance, international law legislation and enforcement, and even affects the entire world pattern and the destiny of global mankind. As the author puts it: "Today's times require us to look squarely on the Civil War."

In Western Europe, the Crusades ushered in economic and cultural innovation; but in the East, the war led to centuries of decline and cultural isolation. To understand the root causes of the Middle East problems and the rise and fall of civilizations in the Eastern and Western worlds, the Crusades are a history worth studying. This book provides readers with "another window" to view the Crusades from an Arab perspective, to see the situation in the Arab world at that time and the feelings of Arabs. Amin Maalouf wrote "The Crusades in the Eyes of the Arabs" based on Arab general history, local chronicles and Western historical materials. The writing is smooth and interesting, which can arouse the resonance of readers. As an Arab writer originally from Lebanon, the book shows the author's unique historical perspective. After the book was published in French, it caused a sensation in Europe. It is no exaggeration to say that the author has become famous.

"World History Minimalist": The history of civilization development of human society for thousands of years is full of events and characters. This book is dedicated to examining the major historical events and characters that are most characteristic of the times and best represent the development trend of world history, revealing the origin and development trend of today's world. "A Minimalist Version of Chinese History": A small book that takes you through the development trajectory of China's history, to appreciate the long and glorious history of China, and to appreciate the breadth, depth and timelessness of Chinese culture.

The thousands of years of civilizational development history of human society is full of events and characters. This book is dedicated to examining the major historical events and characters that are most characteristic of the times and best represent the development trend of world history, revealing the origin and development trend of today's world.

"Steppe Empire" is a classic work written by Rene Grusset. It is a typical general history of Central Asia. This book is widely recognized by the world's historical circles for its detailed and systematic description of the three thousand years of history of the nomadic peoples of Eurasia. The publication of Rene Grusset's "Steppe Empire" marks the formal acceptance of the history of Eurasia by the outside world. Its greatest feature is that it examines the history of the Mongol Empire from a new perspective. "Grassland Empire" covers a long time, starting from the Huns in the barbaric period and ending in the early Qing Dynasty. Rene Grusset carefully compiled a clear line of thought from the development routes of various ethnic groups active on the Eurasian steppes, which once covered Eastern Europe, West Asia, Central Asia, North Asia, Russian steppes and other plateaus and mountains, allowing readers to fully understand the essence of steppe regimes.

"A General History of India for Everyone" is the representative work of the famous historian Mr. Chen Gonglu. It is a concise, objective and simple general history of India. "A General History of India for Everyone" is divided into twenty-seven chapters. From the birth and formation of the Indian country, nation, and culture to India's modern national liberation movement, it condenses the more than 4,000-year history of India, an ancient civilization, into just 200,000 words. "A General History of India for Everyone" focuses on the formation, evolution and development of the Indian country, nation and culture. It also introduces India's social changes and rich and colorful cultural life. It is an indispensable classic book for readers to understand Indian civilization. In addition, there is a "Chronology of Major Events in India" at the back of the book for readers' reference and research.

The heroes of Greece and Rome created an extremely prosperous period in history, but they did not leave even a tombstone. Plutarch stood on the stage of history and vividly restored these shining heroes. "Heroes of Greece and Rome" shines with the glorious civilization of Greece and Rome, and is full of literature and rich life wisdom. It is also the source of many historical figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Plutarch is regarded as the originator of Western biographical literature for his "Lives of the Heroes of Greece and Rome", which profoundly influenced later European and American prose, biography and historical literature. Montaigne admired him highly, and Shakespeare drew inspiration directly from his works.

Whether you are studying Asian history, European history or African history, you cannot avoid Roman history. How amazing is ancient Rome? Created Latin, Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, etc. All developed from Latin; made great contributions to public engineering construction, such as building excellent highways, so that "all roads lead to Rome"; Roman law had a huge impact, and many countries' laws are still based on Roman law today; promoted world trade and helped open up the Silk Road; many big cities have public hospitals, which are the prototype of Western hospitals... Roman civilization laid the foundation of Western civilization; Roman history influenced the direction of world history.

This book, written by the famous British writer Charles Dickens, vividly shows us the history of Britain from 50 BC to 1689 by telling the stories of successive British kings such as Alfred the Great, King Lionheart, Bloody Mary, and Elizabeth I. Dickens used historical facts as his bones and humorous language and storytelling narratives as his flesh to create this flesh-and-blood classic that has been handed down from generation to generation. It has a novel perspective and a distinct "Dickens imprint", which is definitely different from the standard textbook description. It will make people gasp in admiration after reading it.

From 1775 to 1803, the United States became the United States for 28 years. During these 28 years, it was a fragile new country that struggled with the harsh times. After several military, diplomatic, political, and ideological confrontations, the United States found the source of its power to become stronger; and the historical regrets and hidden dangers left at this time have also become the root of the North-South differences and racial conflicts in the United States until today. In this novel structure of American history, founders with distinctive personalities and once-in-a-lifetime historical opportunities come together to explain the founding of the United States in 6 acts of the "most American" historical drama.

Let us read American history together, understand its casualness and peace, its bitterness and humor. Teacher Bi Lan, a Chinese living in the United States, spent his spare time researching information and writing non-stop for 7 years, which shows his perseverance and love for history. Most history books only talk about the history of the United States over the past two hundred years, but this book can be traced back to the European religious reform in 1517. It fills in the gaps in historical data before the founding of the United States and allows us to fully understand the past and present of the United States. This book focuses on the passionate years before and after the founding of the United States. From the establishment of the North American colonies, to the start of the Revolutionary War, to the administration of the previous presidents of the United States, the author wrote nearly a million words eloquently, which shows how detailed and vivid the history of the United States she writes is. Historical events are presented to us three-dimensionally like a movie. They are no longer boring words, but become living stories.

"International Understanding" is carefully selected and compiled by Hu Yongjin, a well-known education scholar and outstanding teacher. The content covers the Spanish Civil War, the British "Magna Carta", the turning point of South Africa, the Meiji Restoration, Peter the Great, de Klerk and other events or figures that have had a huge impact on the world... It helps to expand students' reading horizons and enrich their spiritual life. The article is equipped with wonderful quick reading, background introduction, post-editing remarks and extended reading sections to open up a new way of reading! General education started at Harvard and then became popular around the world. This book adheres to the educational philosophy of Harvard University and selects many excellent works by well-known scholars at home and abroad, as well as wonderful interpretations by experts in related fields, allowing readers to re-understand the development process of human history with pioneering thinking.

China's Anti-Japanese War, the economic renaissance and political competition in post-war Europe, the U. S. Presidential campaign in the 1960s and 1970s, and the tragedy of the Kennedy family-the memoirs of the legendary American journalist Whitehead not only record his ups and downs in his life, but also faithfully write down the important periods, events, and characters of the 20th century, as well as his own feelings and thoughts during them. As a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, a legendary American journalist in China, and a disciple of King Fairbank, Bai Xiude has a profound understanding and grasp of the world political situation and historical trends. The first-hand information Bai Xiude accumulated and preserved provides precious texts for the study of world history in the 20th century. For most of the 20th century and most of the world, Bai Xiude's experience and writings have a unique and charming brilliance. Individuality and history merged into one in his pursuit and exploration as a journalist, and became a legend.

The year 1215 holds an extraordinary position in Britain's millennium history. At that time, John, the "King of Soft Swords," was busy appeasing the restless barons. The Magna Carta, which was of great significance to the world's legal and political systems, was born in such an environment and would have a profound impact on British democratic politics. At the same time, also in 1215, King John was once in a situation of internal and external difficulties. In the competition with the Capetian dynasty on the European continent, it gradually lost its advantage. A little further east, Innocent III made decisions at the Fourth Lateran Council that changed the fate of millions. Author Dan Jones once wrote the best-selling book "The Plantagenets". This time, he chose the unique year of 1215 to show readers every detail of this turbulent country. In addition to describing the magnificent political struggle, Jones also takes readers closer to the daily life of England in the 13th century: from the royal family to the clothing and diet of civilians; social order and legal justice; animal species and nobles who are keen on hunting; the living conditions of women and children, etc. There's even the strange mantras and quirks of King John and his family. In short, the book paints a vivid picture of England in this turning point and turbulent year.

In 1815, Napoleon returned to France from exile and immediately launched the Battle of Waterloo. No one knew at the time that Napoleon would permanently withdraw from the world stage after the war. What no one expected was that the key figures that would determine the fate of this battle, and even Europe as a whole, were the 400 infantrymen of the British King's German Regiment. They were responsible for the defense of Chateau La Haye-Saint, which was the only way to Brussels. With the help of newly unearthed eyewitness reports and details, Brendan Sims, an expert on the history of international relations at the University of Cambridge, reconstructed the fearless image of 400 warriors including Brigadier Opdida, Major Bahrain, and Infantry Lindau who fought tirelessly and continuously to repel waves of French troops out of their awareness against Napoleon's tyranny, loyalty to the British king, German patriotism, comradeship, friendship, and military professional ethics. Although they suffered heavy casualties and eventually retreated, their delay in fighting overwhelmed Napoleon and single-handedly determined this battle with a far-reaching impact in European history. Sims's re-examination of the Battle of Waterloo around La Haye Sainte gives us a new perspective on how Napoleon was closer to victory at Waterloo than is often thought. This book is a classic work in military history that should not be missed.

In Nehru's History of the World, he shows us the ideological heights reached by a positive thinker and an outstanding leader. Compared with Nehru's erudition as a historical writer and his ambition as a political leader, his talent as an essayist was not inferior. The interweaving of stories and reflections, the blending of reason and emotion, the exquisiteness of thought and art, the majesty of war and revolution, the vast mountains, rivers and years in the mind of a great man will slowly unfold in front of you.

"Thinking about the 20th Century" is Tony Judt's last book. The book takes the form of a conversation between Tony Judt and historian Timothy Snyder, which was recorded and published after Judt reviewed it. Each chapter consists of two parts, Judt's autobiography and a discussion of European history and political philosophy, covering the Nazi Holocaust, Marxism, the Zionist movement and its European origins, British exceptionalism and French universalism, social planning in Europe and the United States, and other issues. As Judt said: "If you have not fallen into the illusion of the 20th century, you cannot fully grasp its conditions." Judt adopts the rarely used first-person method in the book to narrate his life, and through unexpected ideological collisions, he launches a series of discussions on thought, history, politics and moral dilemmas. These themes are a vital part of each of our lives.

With amazing insights and accurate and clear language, the author tells us about the major humanistic and political events in European society in the past 100 years, from the pacifist and militaristic movements of the early 20th century, the two world wars, to the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the controversial Iraq War. The author's shocking narrative and in-depth analysis show us how the decline of violence transformed the European continent, making it new and full of vitality. This work comprehensively displays the turbulent Europe of the 20th century, giving us the opportunity to deeply experience the fault lines of that era in which we ourselves are part.

After clearing away the fog of war, the specter of facts becomes clear. The Vietnam War was essentially an undeclared war, a war dominated by guerrilla warfare, and a war remembered as a jungle war.

Warning: Contains extremely disturbing content. This book is recommended for readers over 18 years of age. The Holocaust refers to the murder of approximately 6 million Jews, who were detained as "undesirables" from the time the first concentration camps were built in 1933. As Hitler grew in power, he began rounding up other "undesirables." Hitler came to power and slowly began purging the Jews. In 1942, approximately 1 million Jews were murdered. Being sentenced to death was only one of the reasons for being killed. 2.5 Million Jews were gassed and 500,000 Jews were starved to death. Outbreaks of typhus also claimed many lives. After the Allied victory, Germany fell into chaos. This book is dedicated to focusing on the circumstances under which a civilized nation could tolerate the Holocaust.

The story begins with an American merchant ship being hijacked by Barbary pirates and the crew being enslaved by the pirates. At that time, the new United States was weak and powerless, and it was powerless to deal with the pirates in North Africa. Thomas Jefferson, then Secretary of State, had to run around trying his best to meet the pirates' ransom demands. At the same time, he also knew that the pirates were hungry and had to build up the United States' own navy as soon as possible. Jefferson's plan to build a U. S. Navy was supported by Washington and was vigorously pursued after he became president. In 1801, the newly built U. S. Navy immediately went into battle with North African pirates. The battle continued on and off for four years, and the young U. S. Navy successfully completed its mission. In 1805, the United States signed a contract with the chiefs of the Barbary region to resolve their concerns.

This book is a brief history of Britain written by American historian Mary Pratt Parmelee. The book is divided into three parts - a brief history of England, a brief history of Ireland and a brief history of Scotland. Each part is very concise, but all-inclusive. They can be independent chapters, but also connected with each other, including as much content as possible. This book traces the traces of historical events to see how these events contributed to the birth of today's Great Britain, and reveals the origins of important components of British culture in the late 19th century, such as legislation, justice, and society. The content is extensive, interesting, and easy to read.

During World War II, Japanese militarism established a large number of prisoner-of-war labor concentration camps in China, North Korea, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaya and other places in Asia, as well as in Japan itself. Each concentration camp can write a long criminal history of the Japanese army's cruelty to prisoner-of-war workers, and every prisoner-of-war worker can write a thick history of the suffering of prisoner-of-war life. After more than 20 years of investigation and evidence collection, the author introduces to readers the miserable life and struggle experience of all Japanese prisoner-of-war laborers in concentration camps in Asia, especially in China, in the form of revelations. Let the world know that there is "Auschwitz" in Asia and "Auschwitz" in China. We must face history squarely and never forget the national humiliation.

Britain leaves the EU, Germany becomes powerful, and the phantom of the Fourth Reich appears? Iterative civilization, returning glory, should we be the master or the mentor? The European debt crisis has highlighted Germany's importance to Europe, but Germany's image as a dominant force in Europe reflects its past history. The Reluctant Master is an extensive study of Germany from the Holy Roman Empire through the Second and Third Reichs (the years of Hitler's rule). The book not only reveals how a mature and developed civilized country like this degenerated into the barbaric rule of the Nazis, but also how it rebounded and became an "economic engine" within a generation. Most importantly, Stephen Green studies the extent to which Germany dominates its EU neighbors, and tries to tell us what does this mean?

This book is a comprehensive and wonderful comprehensive work on the Korean War. The famous American political writer Joseph Goulden made full use of the official files on the Korean War that were declassified in the late 1970s to collect the original intelligence data that the U. S. Government relied on for important decisions. After four years of interviewing many parties and insiders, he completed this insider work through precise sorting and keen grasp. This batch of "Pentagon Korean War Documents" has been re-encrypted by the George W. Bush administration, which makes the truth revealed in this book even more rare and valuable. The book also contains many inside stories of the highest decision-making authorities in the United States, focusing on portraying the unique temperaments and methods of many important military and political officials, such as Truman's stubbornness and rashness, Acheson's cleverness and arrogance, MacArthur's surly dramatization, etc. It provides readers with an excellent window to observe the introduction and operation of U. S. Military and political decisions, as well as a new perspective for understanding the "interaction" of politics, strategy, and battlefields.

In "The Story of America", the author uses his profound knowledge and concise and smooth writing to describe the changes in the North American continent from Columbus's discovery of the New World to the 1930s. The formation, birth and development of the United States of America are described in great detail. There are detailed descriptions of historical events, the impact of Western civilization, scientific and technological inventions on human life, and American political life. It is rich in content, informative, wide-ranging, and has a large amount of knowledge, which is beyond the reach of ordinary American history books. The writing style of this book is vivid and lively, and the people and stories are vividly written. There are many wonderful words and witty words, which makes it interesting to read.

This book explores the emergence and development of the field we call "society." People understand the world through "society", but rarely reflect on the concept of "society" itself. Evans, the author of this book, reminds us that "society" is a product of modern human history, starting in Europe and triggering repercussions and even resistance around the world in 500 years. The author quotes extensively, not only showing the ideological achievements of traditional historical research and sociology, but also integrating art, literature, philosophy, politics and real-life examples. His vision spans more than five centuries and comprehensively presents a social history of "society" itself. This book is full of arguments, rich in theory, beautiful in writing, and well-founded, so that people can get ideological enlightenment.

What we are talking about here is the history of European wars, and it also shows that history can explain wars, and wars can even explain history. Since the Middle Ages, wars on the European continent seem to have never stopped. The battle of armored knights was an aristocratic way of life at that time, and the imitation of clergy by knights made it mysterious; after the princes with royal power, the independent highest authorities had mercenaries, and mercenary wars began. Religious disputes in Europe led to the struggle for wealth, which made Europeans take risks to expand overseas. Once they reached their destination, they had to conquer it by force. For a time, the words war, exploration, and trade became almost interchangeable, and this became commercial war. Professionalism and patriotism gave Europe a war with professional soldiers. Professional soldiers were different from others in terms of clothing, living habits, functions and rights. The revolutionary wars, inter-state wars and World War II that followed in Europe demonstrated tremendous national energy.

The time node of "A Brief History of the World" is from the earth in the universe to the "Versailles Peace Treaty" after the First World War. It is a unique world history. From the origin of human civilization to the end of the First World War, it re-presents the various tastes of human civilization in front of people. In this book, the author gives unique descriptions of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome, the European Renaissance, the Reformation, the American War of Independence, etc., And also touches on Eastern cultures such as Confucianism and Taoism. The author does not use boring piles of literary historical materials to make statements, but uses a stripped-down method to simplify the complicated literary historical materials and present this period of history clearly in front of people. It can be called a representative work of world history.

This book tells the history of the German Third Reich from its origins in the late 19th century to its catastrophic destruction in the mid-20th century. Using time as the axis, the author explains in detail the rise of Hitler, the rise of the Nazi Party and its path to power, as well as how Hitler led Germany step by step into war and ultimately destruction. On the basis of historical narration, the author not only discusses the magical power of Nazism and the actual operation of the Nazi German system, but also raises many difficult problems related to the Holocaust and the dilemma of Germans' confession in the conclusion, thus raising the historical height of the book and leading readers to a higher level of thinking about human issues.

The book profoundly describes the political and diplomatic activities of various countries, especially the major powers, as well as the games between them, and reveals the fact that some countries use all means to pursue their own interests, including exploiting each other, bullying the weak, betrayal, taking advantage of others, and even outright invasion. The military operations in various theaters on the Eastern and Western Fronts in which the German army participated were elaborated and analyzed. Germany was forced to fight on two fronts. The author's experience as the intelligence chief of the Army General Staff and commanding operations on the east and west fronts, as well as the help given by many senior generals and battlefield commanders, provided the author with favorable conditions to "elaborate on the process of military operations in all theaters from a German perspective." In this way, the book provides a more complete account of the history of World War II than some foreign histories that intentionally ignore or even do not involve the war on the Eastern or Western Fronts at all.

"A Brief History of Humankind: From Ancient Times to the Twenty-First Century" is a masterpiece of world history jointly completed by Columbia University historian Hayes and three historians including Moon and Wayland. Since its publication, it has received overwhelming praise and has been translated into many languages ​​​​and circulated around the world. It can be said to be a handed down classic with global influence. This publication has undergone rigorous revision. From ancient times to the 21st century, it is a better and more systematic work for readers to fully understand human history. Best-selling for 80 years and lasting for 80 years, the original English version has been translated and revised to perfectly present the original masterpiece.

Montefiore, an indispensable historian of our time and author of "Three Thousand Years of Jerusalem", tells the history of 3,000 years of world figures. History is not shaped by a few people, but they have more or less changed the direction of history. They were prophets, kings, queens, poets, artists, philosophers, conquerors, explorers, prostitutes. They are either noble and brave, with unique charm, intelligence and creativity; or they are reckless, arrogant, shameless and almost crazy; or they are a combination of the two, a contradiction between heroes and beasts. Simon Montefiore uses vivid writing, detailed information, and chronological order to tell the lives and anecdotes of more than 100 historical giants, thus forming a world history spanning more than 3,000 years.

This book tells the history of the Americas (mainly the United States and Latin America) in popular language, and uses stories to present the major history of the Americas to readers in a chronological order. At the same time, the appendices of this book contain some content with higher added value, such as the economies of American countries, which adds to the richness of history.

A political travelogue about war memory, state crimes, and national remorse. Seventy years after the end of World War II, when the righteous side cheers for victory, how do the two "dangerous nations" Germany and Japan face their disgraceful pasts? On the surface, the Germans' thorough reflection on the Holocaust and Japan's denial of responsibility for aggression are obvious to the world. However, under the shadow of history, regarding the purgatory of Auschwitz, Hiroshima and Nanjing, the trial of the victors and the proliferation of historical commemorations, as well as the efforts and means to achieve "normalization", 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?

Tocqueville's "The Old Regime and the Revolution" is a classic work about the French Revolution. This is not a history of the French Revolution, but a study of the changes and impacts of the political system behind the Revolution. Through in-depth research on documents, archives and events related to the French Revolution, Tocqueville groundbreakingly answered the following questions: Why did the revolution accelerate at the most prosperous and enlightened period of the old system? Why did the revolution first break out in places with the least oppression? Why did revolutionaries angrily destroy all existing political systems? Did centralization of power and freedom of speech lead to people's demanding demands on the government? In order to realize the equality they love, why people would rather not have freedom, etc. Through in-depth discussions on these issues, Tocqueville clarified the relationship between the four important political concepts of democracy, autocracy, freedom, and equality in a general sense.

After World War II, French intellectuals played a uniquely important role in European cultural and political life. In this work, Tony Judt analyzes the biggest conflict in intellectual circles: how to respond to the promises and betrayals of communism; and how to maintain persistence in radical ideas in the face of the hypocrisy of the former Soviet Union under Stalin, the new communist Eastern Europe, and France itself. Judt shows us how these pioneering intellectuals defended certain "show trials" after the war, ignored the tyranny and terror behind communism, and even spread the theory to the public that the Soviet-style road was the only way to liberation. In addition, this book also provides a detailed description of the drama and struggle for power and gain among intellectuals at that time. The objects of its attention include not only the representative figures of "existentialism" - Sartre, Camus and Beauvoir, but also important Catholic philosophers, journalists, literary critics, etc.

The reforms carried out by Lincoln, Bismarck and Alexander II in their respective countries from 1861 to 1871 constitute one of the most remarkable chapters in the annals of human freedom and witnessed the emergence of a new philosophy of terror and power. Michael Belland astutely extracts this important slice of time from history. He used his solid historical knowledge to understand the internal connections between the three reforms, and used his skillful writing style to show the arduous reform process of the three leaders despite internal and external troubles. The revolutions in the United States, Germany, and Russia were all carried out in the name of freedom, but in completely different ways: Lincoln wanted to give the United States a "new life of freedom," Bismarck promoted power with "iron and blood," and Alexander II implemented changes "from top to bottom."

The ninth year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty, that is, 1514 AD, was an unusual year. It was considered the beginning of the era of globalization. One day this year, a Portuguese man named Jorge Alvarez, led by Chinese merchants from Malacca, came to Tuenmen, Guangzhou (in today's Shenzhen) for the first time in the Ming Dynasty, conducted transactions with Chinese merchants, and returned with a full load. This was the first recorded European contact with China since the time of Marco Polo. While the people of the Ming Dynasty were unaware, the old world order established based on the tribute system was ruthlessly torn apart. A force from the ocean began to involve it in a new world system full of dangers. However, it was unaware that it still operated according to the logic of traditional agricultural civilization... The collision of marine civilization and agricultural civilization opened a new world order in the Age of Discovery.

Friedrich Meinecke, the author of "The Holocaust in Germany", is one of the most famous historians in the contemporary West. Gu Zhi called him the most eye-catching figure in German historiography after the First World War; Breisach also called him the chief spokesperson of contemporary German historicism. "The Holocaust of Germany" is divided into two contemporary waves, the German people before and after the establishment of the Second Reich; Hitlerism and Western powers, etc. There are fifteen chapters.

The most famous work by Sebastian Hafner, a master historian of German political theory, caused a sensation in Germany after its publication in 1978. It topped the German bestseller list for 43 consecutive weeks. It is still the most highly rated Hitler monograph in Germany and has a very high status in the hearts of experts on the history of World War II around the world. The book strives to dissect and evaluate Hitler objectively and impartially: How did he transform from an unknown and decadent artist to a "talented" politician? What achievements did he create in Germany after he came to power that made Germans crazy? Was his diplomatic success inevitable or accidental? What is wrong with his ultra-nationalist and anti-Semitic political thinking? How did his political decisions run counter to his political goals? Is he the supreme "Führer" or a traitor in the eyes of the Germans?

This book was originally an anti-Nazi document from within the Third Reich. It was originally published in Germany in 1947 by an unknown small publishing house in Stuttgart. Soon after, the publishing house ceased commercial operations. It went unnoticed at the time. It was not until 1964 that a newspaper published a series of articles called "Forgotten Books" that attracted people's attention. It was published as a paperback book in 1966 and also appeared in several different languages. An English version of the book was published in 1970. This book is not a diary in the traditional sense; the author does not write events in chronological order, but includes the author's thoughts, reflections, stories, and memories.

This book is one of the representative works of French historian and thinker Tocqueville. Through research and analysis of a large number of historical facts about the French Revolution, Tocqueville revealed the intrinsic connection between the old system and the Revolution, explored the origins of the French Revolution at the end of the eighteenth century, and the reasons why the Revolution was more thorough and intense than other bourgeois revolutions. The questions studied in this book include: Why do French people hate feudal power so much more than other countries? Why were the people of France at that time more similar to each other and more separate and indifferent to each other than the people of other countries? The most prosperous period of the old monarchy was the reign of Louis XVI. Why did this prosperity accelerate the pace of the Great Revolution... The French Revolution had an important position and influence in world history. It can inspire later generations and make them aware of history while understanding history. Its content and nature determine that this book has far-reaching significance. It will surely enlighten and shock readers, allowing them to more clearly understand the era in which they live, and be a person who draws lessons from history. This book has been highly recommended by Wang Qishan, Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and other central government officials, as well as scholars and celebrities such as Zhu Xueqin, Qin Hui, Xu Xiaonian, Lei Yi, Yi Gang, and Ren Zhiqiang.

The Decline of the West is a provocative and controversial book that strikes a blow against an age of complacency and blindness. While the Arab world is struggling for democracy, and while China is striving to move from economic liberalization to a society governed by the rule of law, European and American societies are squandering centuries of accumulated institutional advantages. Ferguson warned that if we want to curb the declining trend of the civilization that once dominated the world in Western society, we can only rely on strong leadership and drastic reforms.

Peking University has gone through a journey of more than 100 years, and batches of Peking University people have witnessed the changes of the times; looking back at history, they have also seen through the vicissitudes of the past. This book narrates the history of China and the world, from ancient legends to modern civilization, from the land of China to the world stage. The content covers ancient and modern times and connects China and foreign countries. It allows us to learn from history, base ourselves on the present, and look to the future.

This book is the third volume that tells the history of Japan in a popular and smooth way. In the eighth year of Keicho (1603), shortly after the Battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu was appointed by the Emperor as the general to conquer the barbarians and established the shogunate in Edo. This is of course the result of countless arrangements, but for Ieyasu, his purpose is far more than that. What he really wants to do is to eliminate the Toyotomi family and put the entire Japan in the hands of the Tokugawa family. On the other hand, the Toyotomi family, which has felt many crises, has also carried out various resistances under the leadership of the core group headed by Mrs. Yodo. Whether it is negative or positive, everyone hopes to protect the great achievements of the late Taiko Toyotomi Hideyoshi to the end. Thus, a decisive battle between east and west will begin again. And whose side will the goddess of victory stand on this time? Is it the east side or the west side? Is it a giant or a Hanshin?

It tells the story of Japan's Warring States Troubles in the more than three hundred years from 1543 to 1868 in a popular and smooth writing style. It is based on historical materials, takes the age and specific tasks as the main line, and adds the writing style of the novel to give a detailed account of the fifteenth generation of the Edo shogunate and the generals. The fate of other samurai, merchants, etc. Is displayed in a panoramic manner, with more emphasis on the narrative of Japan's war history at that time. The "machi culture" of Edo (Tokyo) is the most inscribed, and the story of Japan's political and economic system and people's lives at that time is added. The first part is written from the birth of Tokugawa Ieyasu until Japan was unified by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It narrates Tokugawa Ieyasu's most difficult life years in his struggle, starting from his status as a hostage. While telling the ups and downs of the characters' fate, it more closely reveals the biggest mystery in the history of Japan's Warring States Period - the rebellion of Akechi Mitsuhide, the Incident at Honnoji Temple, and the final outcome of Oda Nobunaga.

In June 1853, four American steam warships came to Edo, Japan, during the "Black Ship Arrival", breaking Japan's two-hundred-year-long policy of isolation. The actual ruler of Japan, the Tokugawa Shogunate, announced the founding of the country and signed a series of unequal treaties with Western powers; at the same time, Japan's "respecting and resisting faction" began a vigorous "overthrow" movement. By 1867, the shogunate returned power to the emperor, and the reformers announced the "restoration of royal government." After the abolition of vassals and the establishment of prefectures and the Southwest War, the cabinet system was implemented and a constitutional system was established, putting Japan on the road to becoming a rich country and strengthening its military. Subsequently, Japan began its crazy expansion and launched the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Naval War and the Russo-Japanese War. This book covers a total of 60 years of history from "The Arrival of the Black Ships" to the Russo-Japanese War. It provides a panoramic view of the historical process of the "Meiji Restoration" that transformed Japan from a small, poor and weak country into a modern and powerful country, as well as the expansion ambitions of Japanese militarism after the Meiji Restoration.

In June 1853, four American steam warships came to Edo, Japan, during the "Black Ship Arrival", breaking Japan's two-hundred-year-long policy of isolation. The actual ruler of Japan, the Tokugawa Shogunate, announced the founding of the country and signed a series of unequal treaties with Western powers; at the same time, Japan's "respecting and resisting faction" began a vigorous "overthrow" movement. By 1867, the shogunate returned power to the emperor, and the reformers announced the "restoration of royal government." After the abolition of vassals and the establishment of prefectures and the Southwest War, the cabinet system was implemented and a constitutional system was established, putting Japan on the road to becoming a rich country and strengthening its military. Subsequently, Japan began its crazy expansion and launched the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Naval War and the Russo-Japanese War. This book covers a total of 60 years of history from "The Arrival of the Black Ships" to the Russo-Japanese War. It provides a panoramic view of the historical process of the "Meiji Restoration" that transformed Japan from a small, poor and weak country into a modern and powerful country, as well as the expansion ambitions of Japanese militarism after the Meiji Restoration.