About the author

Mark Yao is an important scholar in the field of world history studies in China. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his dates of birth and death, place of origin, and educational background have not been clearly recorded. Judging from the five works included in the database, his writing focuses on two areas: world history and comparative studies of feudal society. His representative works include A History of World Civilization (two volumes), A Study of Feudal Society in England, and Han China and Rome: A Comparison of War and Strategy. These works can serve as reference reading for university courses in world history and are also suitable for general readers interested in history, covering common categories such as examinations, politics, world history, and history reading. Overall, Mark Yao's writings combine a broad historical perspective with thematic depth, with considerable attention to tracing the history of civilizations and comparing civilizations, offering Chinese readers a solid and reliable text for understanding the course of world history.

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Publishers

Peking University Press