China is one of the earliest ancient civilizations in the world. Chinese civilization is the only ancient civilization in humanhistory without any interruption. This book outlines the developmenttrajectory of Chinese history, represents the demeanor andcharacteristics of Chinese civilization and interprets the secrecy ofthe continuity and rejuvenation of the densely populated ancientcivilization after several thousand years of vicissitudes.
TheOutlawsoftheMarsh，OneofthebestknownandbestlovedoftheancientChinesenovelswhichhaveedownthroughtheages，writteninthefourteenthcentury，isafictionalaccountoftwelfth-centuryeventsinthefinalyearsofHuiZong，aSongDynastyemperorwhoreignedfrom1101to1125，Ittellswhyandhowonehundredsome-oldmenandwomenareforcedbytheharshfeudalofficialdomandbandedtogetheronamarsh-girlmountain，becameleadersofanoutlawarmyofthousandsandfoughtbraveandresourcefulbattlesagainstpompous，heartlesstyrants.
为了使读者对中国园林有进一步的了解，本书从中国园林的类型、造园艺术和园林建筑等方面，结合精美的实景照片与手绘图片，对中国园林进行系统而深入的介绍，希望读者通过本书感受中国园林美之所在的同时，还能够领悟到中国传统文化的博大精深。
Our book is such a tool, presenting the major points of Chinese history along a plete timeline, with parisons between the concurrent histories of China and the rest of the world. Covering a time span from 1,700,000 years ago up to AD 1911, the book includes influential historical events and figures in Chinese history, arranged in chronological order with pictures, illustrations, maps and charts. Distinguishing this book from other general introductory books on Chinese history, its contents have been arranged along a timeline, with the function of quick access highlighted by its innovative layout and a detailed index.
Cloth art is one of the most striking forms of Chinese. folk arts and crafts. Made of cloth and other materials, and incorporated with themes that reflect people's longing for a good life, the cloth items are made with techniques similar to those used for other forms of handiwork, yet they possess their own distinctive style. Methods of craftsmanship include cutting, sewing,cross-stitch, braiding, embroidery, pasting and applique. The brightly colored items e in a variety of shapes and styles.Lightweight and practical, they capture the simplicity of Chinese folk art. In ancient China, many items for daily use were made of cloth. These pieces are not only beautiful but also have artistic appeal and practical value. This book has a collection of over 200 photographs of cloth articles from Shandong, Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces which should ,help familiarize readers with one of China s most popular traditional arts.
