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History is essentially a collection of stories, and telling history is akin to telling a story. This book presents nearly two hundred compelling stories spanning from the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns era to the Qin's destruction of the six countries. From legendary figures like Yao, Shun, and Yu to historical events such as Jing Ke's assassination of the King of Qin, these stories vividly depict China's rich and complex history.
- AuthorLi Yongtian
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2020
What is history? China's history is long and complex, so where should we start? In fact, history is a story; telling history is telling stories; learning history is listening to stories and reading stories.
The Qin and Han dynasties were one of the most rich and colorful historical periods in ancient Chinese mythology, idioms, allusions, and cultural thoughts. This book is a collection of stories about the history of the Qin and Han dynasties. With more than 200 small stories, it tells you about Qin Shihuang, Han Wu, Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Ban Chao, Ma Yuan... those vivid stories, and appreciate the style of the times.
- AuthorLee Wing-tin
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2022
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