The Story Club once published a set of books from slave society to the Qing Dynasty. Does anyone know the name of this set of books?

I remember it was "Talk about China".

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The large-scale historical bestseller "Talking about China" (Essence Edition) uses a long historical volume of 270 classic stories to vividly present the thousands of years of changes in the ancient Chinese civilization, the essence of Chinese culture and the glory of multi-ethnic groups. and pathos.

Book title

Talking about China

Author

Shao Dong

ISBN

10 Bit [7563422196] 13 bit [9787563422197]

Pricing

¥980.00 yuan

Publishing House

Yanbian University Press

Publication time

2006-5-1

Binding

Offset paper

Table of contents

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Basic information

Author: Editor-in-Chief Shao Dong

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ISBN: 10 digits [7563422196] 13 digits [9787563422197]

Publisher: Yanbian University Press

Publication date: 2006-5-1

Binding item: Offset paper

Price: ¥980.00 yuan

Summary of content

"Talking about China" has four volumes and more than 400 items Classic historical stories comprehensively outline the long and ever-changing development trajectory of Chinese history from prehistory to the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. In terms of style, the introduction, main text, knowledge tidbits, special topics and other contents are integrated and complementary to each other, providing a good reading platform for readers to better understand the essence of historical stories, obtain necessary knowledge and information, and apply historical knowledge. In terms of content, it highlights historical figures and events, combines events and figures with the larger historical background, and uses dense information to make up for the lack of knowledge points in the story, so that readers can highly unify their perceptual knowledge and rational knowledge during the reading process. You can feel the infinite charm of Chinese history and Chinese culture on every page. There are more than 1,600 exquisite pictures in the book, which three-dimensionally highlight the achievements of China's five thousand years of civilization from different angles and levels such as politics, culture, art, economy, military, and social life. Through the history in the pictures, we can better intuitively perceive the profound connotation of Chinese history and understand the holographic image of Chinese history.

The book "Speaking of China" not only tells historical stories, but also inherits the essence and cultural traditions of the Chinese nation's endless life and eternal youth, and interprets them more vividly and vividly. Through the book "Speaking China", readers can appreciate the magnificent and boundless scenery in the long river of Chinese history and culture, and return to the once friendly spiritual harbor.

Contents

Talking about China 1: Ancient times·Xia·Shang·Western Zhou·Eastern Zhou (about 8 million years ago to 221 BC)

Prehistory

Creation of the world

Nuwa rolled earth to create humans

There was a Chao family who built wood to live in

The Suiren family drilled wood to make fire

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The Fuxi family taught people fishing and animal husbandry

The Shennong family cultivated grains

The merger of Yanhuang and Banquan springs

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Western Zhou

Eastern Zhou

Talk about China 2: Qin, Western Han, Eastern Han, Three Kingdoms, Two Jins, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang (221 BC to AD 907)< /p>

Talking about China 3: Five Dynasties, Northern Song, Southern Song, Liao, Xixia, Jin and Yuan (AD 907-1368)

Talking about China 4: Ming and Qing (A.D. 1368-911)

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Shanghai Literature and Art Edition Sixteen volumes of China (16 photos)

Basic information

Publisher: Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House

ISBN: 7532128504

Barcode: 9787532128501

Edition: 2005-03 -01 Binding: paperback

Format: 16 pages

Quantity of set: 1

Summary of content

"Talking about China" is a Based on the latest results of current historical research, archaeological research, and sociological research, it adopts the most popular story format and is edited with a large number of exquisite photos of cultural relics to create a new genre of Chinese general history books. On each page, a historical and cultural encyclopedia knowledge card, Chinese and foreign historical events, and historical knowledge test questions are inserted to match the pictures and texts, forming an encyclopedia-style popular historical reading with a huge amount of information.

As an encyclopedia of Chinese history that integrates story-based text reading, wonderful and delicate picture appreciation, and convenient and practical search functions, it contains countless fascinating and beautiful scenery of Chinese history. It formed the splendid civilization of the Chinese nation for five thousand years. The pictures cover a wide range of contents, can deeply reproduce the historical reality, and have unique viewing effects. They three-dimensionally highlight the development and changes in social life in each different historical period. Through the vivid "story inside the picture", you can appreciate the profound content contained in it, which can be called a holographic image of history and culture. This book uses exquisite words and pictures to vividly and vividly interpret the most noble spirit and endless cultural tradition of the Chinese nation. This new combination may be able to build an interesting reading bridge between the general public and serious historical science, thereby stepping into the magnificent palace of Chinese history, enlightening the mind, increasing knowledge, broadening horizons, and facing the future. , improve the cultural quality of the entire nation.

◆Goal

Let the broadest readers in China have a masterpiece that understands the history and culture of the motherland, and make China's historical and cultural publications reach the world level.

◆Overview

16 volumes, more than 1,500 stories, 1,500 historical figures, more than 3,000 pictures, 7,500 pieces of historical and cultural encyclopedia knowledge, integrating political history and cultural history As one body.

◆Reader Target

This historical and cultural encyclopedia can be understood by the general public regardless of major or age restrictions.

◆Features

The traditional cultural content and modern reading methods are perfectly combined; scientific historical and cultural knowledge and popular expression forms are integrated. Readers can easily read when they open any page and feel the extraordinary charm of Chinese history and culture.

◆Process

Full version

In May 1997, the project was officially launched.

In December 2002, the book was basically finalized.

In August 2003, the American "Reader's Digest" purchased the copyright of this book. In September 2003, the first volume "Creation in the East" was published.

In October 2004, volumes 1-3 of overseas traditional Chinese editions published by the American Reader's Digest were unveiled at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

In April 2005, after 8 years, the complete set of 16 volumes was released.

◆Distribution

Refer to the journal distribution format, one volume per month, published continuously.

Total circulation as of April 2005: 320,000 copies.

After the book is released in April 2005, single copies and complete sets can be purchased.

In August 2004, it ranked first in single-book sales at the first Shanghai Book Fair.

In April 2005, Taipei Shanghai Bookstore was included in the best-seller list.

◆Media evaluation

More than 30 newspapers and magazines, more than 10 radio and television stations, more than 100 websites, Xinhua News Agency, China News Service and other media competed to report on the publication of "Talking About China" grand occasion. More than 200 important reports.

◆Public Comments

Readers believe that this is a first-choice masterpiece for family collections, gifts for relatives and friends, and for students to read; this is a book that enriches their knowledge of history and culture. A book that will make you proud of your country.

The whole book is divided into fifteen volumes in chronological order, namely: "Creation in the East", "The World in the Book of Songs", "Giants of the Spring and Autumn Period", "Countries Struggle for Hegemony", "A Strong Wind Shakes the Rivers and Mountains" ", "The Long Road to Zhongxing", "A Gathering of Heroes", "Unprecedented Integration", "The Weather of the Tang Dynasty", "The Changing Universe", "Symphony of Literary Talent and Pathos", "Golden Arms and Iron Horse", "Centralization and Fission" ", "Sunset", "Dignity Under the Roar of Guns".

◆Highlights

1 "Talking about China" faxes China's five thousand years of history with stories, displays the essence of Chinese history and culture in a three-dimensional and all-round way, allowing modern people to easily enter the history In a colorful world, travel with giants and talk to sages.

2 Professor Li Xueqin, a top scholar in the field of history at home and abroad, serves as the general consultant of this book.

He has also carefully organized a group of famous chronological history experts to serve as consultants for each volume of this book.

3 He Chengwei, winner of the China Taofen Publishing Award and editor-in-chief of Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, serves as the chief planner of this book. The whole book concentrates his energy and wisdom in editing and publishing work for 30 years.

4 Famous scholars and chronological history experts Meng Shikai, Xu Zhuoyun, Ge Jianxiong, Chen Gaohua, Xiong Yuezhi, etc. serve as consultants and fully participate in the planning, compilation and review of this book.

5 More than 30 front-line historical scholars from all over the country, including Yang Shanqun, Liu Jingcheng, Gu Chengfu, Cheng Nianqi, etc., wrote the text of the book, integrating their long-term academic essence into the book, and devoting themselves to classic and Wonderful chapter.

6 The book contains 10 quadratic maps, carefully interpreted and reviewed by Professor Ge Jianxiong, a famous historian and director of the Historical Geography Research Center of Fudan University. It systematically displays territorial changes, ethnic integration, and national integration in various historical periods from the Qin Emperor and Han Dynasty to modern times. Vivid content such as foreign exchanges, famous people and historical sites.

7 "Along the River During the Qingming Festival", "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion", "Han Xizai's Night Banquet" and other masterpieces are huge pull-outs. The original pictures are imported and simulated to print, showing the stunning style of the original works, accompanied by careful comments by famous artists. Let you easily own and understand national treasures.

8 Yuan Yinchang, an outstanding binding designer and winner of the first Shanghai Publisher Award, took the lead in designing the overall packaging of this book. The binding layout design is unique and original, fully reflecting the modern creativity and encyclopedic characteristics of the book, and reflecting the good intentions of readers; the wonderful combination of pictures and text provides you with a pleasing journey of Chinese history and culture.

Contents

Talking about China 1: Creation in the East (The story of China from 2 million years ago to 1046 BC)

Talking about China 2: In the Book of Songs The World (a Chinese story from 1046 BC to 771 BC)

Talking about China 3: Giants of the Spring and Autumn Period (a Chinese story from 770 BC to 403 BC)

Talking about China 4: Nations vying for supremacy (the story of China from 403 BC to 221 BC)

Talking about China 5: A strong wind shakes the mountains and rivers (the story of China from 221 BC to AD 8)

Talking about China 6: The Long Road to Zhongxing (The Story of China from 8 AD to 220 AD)

Talking About China 7: A Gathering of Heroes (The Story of China from 220 AD to 316 AD)

Talking about China 8: Unprecedented Integration (The Story of China from 317 AD to 589 AD)

Talking About China 9: The Weather of the Tang Dynasty (China from 581 AD to 763 AD Story)

Talking about China 10: The Changing Universe (Stories of China from 763 AD to 960 AD)

Talking about China 11: A symphony of literary talent and pathos (960 to 1279) The story of China from 916 to 1368)

Talking about China 13: Centralization and Fission (The story of China from 1368 to 1644) China Story)

Talking about China 14: The Sunset (The Story of China from 1644 to 1840)

Talking about China 15: Dignity under the Roar of Guns (1840 to 1911 Chinese Story)

Talking about China 16: General Index of "Talking About China" (2 million years ago to 1911)