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The book focuses on cultural interaction and social change to explain the development of ancient Hong Kong. The author first briefly recounts Hong Kong’s thousands years of history in six periods: ancient times; Qin and Han; Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; Sui and Tang; and Song and Yuan. Then, he goes on to discuss different historical topics, such as the administrative history of Hong Kong, livelihood and socio-economics, and religion and education before modern times, portraying the Hong Kong society in different contexts. The author points out that Chinese culture and tradition with thousands of years of history are the root and foundation of Hong Kong's growth.
- AuthorChow Kai-wing
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2021
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The book covers six periods: the pre-Qin, the two Han, the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Tang Dynasty, the Song and Yuan, and the Qing Dynasty, expounding on important historical works of each era. It delves into the author's life, writing process, content, style, and historical evaluation, while also involving related classics for systematic presentation of ancient Chinese historiography. The content is appropriately detailed and simple, with references to recent research results. It includes tables for explanation, annotations for each chapter, and selected classic passages from historical books for reading. Additionally, it provides a bibliography for further reading guidance.
- AuthorZhou Jiarong
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2016
The Taika Reform was a major event in Japanese history, shining alongside the modern Meiji Restoration. This book describes the politics and society of ancient, medieval, and modern Japan, exploring the Ritsuryo system, the military government, and the shogunate system, as well as the cultural process after the Taika Reform. It focuses on introducing literature and history, medical academic and ukiyo-e, etc. Through this book, readers can learn about the history of Japan before modern times, and it also helps to examine the deep structure of Japanese culture.
- AuthorChow Kai-wing
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2021
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Novels are an important part of literature, and literature is a reflection of an era. Chinese classical novels often draw from historical events of various dynasties, and then adapt them with literary techniques, influencing the world and reflecting social changes.
- AuthorZhou Jiarong
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2016