Overview and Comments on "Visual Big Book: History of China" - A recommended resource book with many photos and illustrations! Chinese history to see and learn!
Introduced here is "Visual Big Book: History of China" edited by Eiji Sagawa and Mio Kishimoto, published by Tokyo Shoseki in 2022.
Let's take a quick look at the book.
An unparalleled Chinese history book explored with stunning visuals.
DK, a prestigious British publisher with a strong visual representation, and Encyclopedia of China, the world's leading authority in the field of encyclopedias, have collaborated over several years to vividly depict the grand history of China through important events, political forces, and powerful figures.
An unparalleled visual chronicle of Chinese history, from the mythical monarchs of 5,000 years ago to the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Puyi.
Beginning with prehistory and early mankind, the presentation visually describes the emergence of China's first dynasties and how early Chinese wars gave rise to emperor-led dynasties, and the long imperial period of China, interwoven with numerous rare artifacts and artifacts.By identifying important historical figures, cultural achievements, philosophies, and more, the book delves deeply into the 2,000 years of prosperity and decline of Imperial China, from the "first emperor" of the Qin Dynasty, through the golden age of the Tang and Song dynasties, to the final fall of the Manchu and Qing dynasties.
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This book is an excellent reference and work for the study of Chinese history. The most attractive point is the overwhelming volume of illustrations. Moreover, it is all in color! It is a great work to learn about Chinese history and culture visually.
In the "Introduction," the author explains the book as follows
Supervised by both Chinese and Western scholars, the book traces the history of China back to prehistoric times, more than 5,000 years ago, when legendary emperors ruled, and from there, the magnificent history of China is deciphered. How were the Tang and Song dynasties able to rule their vast empires? When were writing systems and currency invented? Why was the Great Wall of China built? These questions will be answered in this book. The book explains concepts essential to understanding China, such as "heaven," traces its long history over thousands of years, and introduces important battles that marked milestones in Chinese history. The book also describes an admiral who, in the 15th century, traveled to Africa in the largest ship ever built at that time,Zheng Heand other outstanding individuals will be spotlighted.
The Visual Big Book of Chinese History is a treasure trove of portraits, paintings, photographs, and artifacts. As you flip through the pages, you will marvel at the terracotta warriors of the First Emperor, the architectural style of the Forbidden City, and the unparalleled artifacts of pottery, goldsmithing, silk, and table porcelain. Stories of China's technological prowess are also woven throughout the book. As you read, you will be exposed to the many technological innovations that took place in China, from the art of spinning and printing to the invention of ironware, the compass, and gunpowder.
Tokyo Shoseki, Eiji Sagawa and Mio Kishimoto, supervisors, "Visual Big Book: History of China," p. 9
So far in this blog, we haveChinese History 04: The World of the Three Kingdoms, Later Han Dynasty, Three Kingdoms Period.and other recommended books on Chinese history. This book will be a great resource for that visual version of the book. It is like the resource book you had in junior high and high school.
This book is filled with amazing photographs. It is guaranteed to take your breath away at the grandeur of China and the sophistication of its civilization.
This was a gratifying reference.
Why not pick one up?
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