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Relations Between China and Foreign Countries

李慕南Henan University Press · ChinaDec 2021

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118
ISBN
9787810189118
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Politics Historical ReappraisalPatriotismPopular NarrativeCultural ChangeSocial Observation

Summary

Chinese culture values peace and upholds the ideal of the golden mean in personal character. When cultures meet, it excels at融合—blending without bias or resentment, favoring harmony and balance, enabling the Chinese nation to grow and thrive. Chinese culture is like a sea of countless rivers, vast and boundless. "A History of Chinese Culture" recounts China's extraordinary journey from prehistory to the present: the opening of its territory, the formation of its peoples, social evolution, economic and cultural development, and political transformation.

Editor's review

Compiled by Li Munan and published by Henan University Press, *China's Foreign Relations* focuses on the historical trajectory and contemporary development of China's interactions with the outside world, covering politics, economy, culture and other dimensions, and aims to provide a systematic knowledge framework. As an introductory survey, its strengths lie in its clear structure and broad coverage, helping readers quickly build a basic understanding of how China's foreign relations have evolved. It should be noted, however, that the book was published relatively early, and some data and case analyses may not fully reflect the latest dynamics of the international landscape. For readers seeking to understand the basic theories and historical evolution of China's foreign relations, it remains a solid entry-level choice. Its narrative style leans toward academic review and emphasizes factual organization, but may be limited in depth of argument and discussion of cutting-edge issues. Readers are advised to combine it with more recent commentary or monographs for a more rounded, up-to-date understanding.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers with a preliminary interest in international relations or diplomatic history who wish to build foundational knowledge
  • Lower-year university students in related fields, as a supplementary introductory text
  • General readers of history and culture who need a quick overview of the history of China's foreign exchanges
  • Practitioners in cross-cultural communication, foreign trade and similar fields seeking background knowledge

Not a good fit for

  • Specialist scholars seeking deep theoretical analysis or cutting-edge research on international relations topics
  • Casual readers expecting abundant vivid cases and story-driven narrative

Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents first to grasp the book's logical framework, then select chapters of interest for deeper reading
  2. Pair the reading with general Chinese history or modern world history materials to better understand the historical context
  3. For historical events or concepts mentioned in the book, consult the latest sources as appropriate to update your understanding

About the publisher

Henan University Press China · Founded in 1985

Henan University Press operates in the fields of educational publishing and academic publishing, with books covering classical literature, social novels, world classics, folk literature, and foreign literature. Representative works in the catalog include the Chinese classical novels Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Water Margin, as well as Chinese and foreign literary classics such as Xiao Hong's The Field of Life and Death, Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, and Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Its author resources include classical writers such as Cao Xueqin, Gao E, Wu Cheng'en, Luo Guanzhong, and Shi Nai'an, along with modern and contemporary authors and translators such as Xiao Hong, Ernest Hemingway, and Zhang Chiheng. Drawing on its university background, the press emphasizes the collation and promotion of classic texts and has built up a certain selection of literary titles. Public information on its specific publishing features and series plans is limited.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 编写说明
  3. 一、世界各国
  4. 大宛
  5. 康居
  6. 月氏
  7. 奄蔡
  8. 安息
  9. 乌弋山离
  10. 大夏
  11. 贵霜
  12. 罽宾
  13. 身毒
  14. 大秦
  15. 朝鲜
  16. 倭
  17. 扶南
  18. 真腊
  19. 骠国
  20. 粟特
  21. 昭武九姓
  22. 二、中外活动
  23. 中外经贸
  24. 市舶司
  25. 佛教
  26. 景教
  27. 摩尼教
  28. 伊斯兰教
  29. 南海交通
  30. 荷兰侵占台湾
  31. 交阯布政使司
  32. 东西洋
  33. 耶稣会士
  34. 倭寇
  35. 雅克萨之战
  36. 马戛尔尼使团
  37. 鸦片战争
  38. 三元里抗英斗争
  39. 升平社学
  40. 常胜军
  41. 太平天国的对外关系
  42. 第二次鸦片战争
  43. 三、外交人士与著作
  44. 朱应、康泰
  45. 法显
  46. 宋云
  47. 裴矩
  48. 玄奘
  49. 王玄策
  50. 义净
  51. 杜环
  52. 鉴真
  53. 圆仁
  54. 莲华生
  55. 李殉
  56. 蒲寿庚
  57. 也里可温
  58. 答失蛮
  59. 木速蛮
  60. 普兰诺·卡尔平尼
  61. 卢布鲁克
  62. 爱薛
  63. 马可·波罗
  64. 列班·扫马
  65. 孟特戈维诺
  66. 马黎诺里
  67. 伊本·巴图塔
  68. 利玛窦
  69. 索额图
  70. 萨布素
  71. 戈洛文
  72. 汤若望
  73. 南怀仁
  74. 张诚
  75. 徐日升
  76. 白晋
  77. 图理琛
  78. 赫德
  79. 《大唐西域记》
  80. 《岭外代答》
  81. 《诸蕃志》
  82. 《岛夷志略》
  83. 《真腊风土记》
  84. 《郑和航海图》
  85. 《瀛涯胜览》
  86. 《星槎胜览》
  87. 《东西洋考》
  88. 《殊域周咨录》
  89. 《西域行程记》
  90. 四、中外条约
  91. 《尼布楚条约》
  92. 《布连斯奇条约》
  93. 《恰克图条约》
  94. 《望厦条约》
  95. 《黄埔条约》
  96. 《瑷珲条约》
  97. 《中俄勘分西北界约记》
  98. 《蒲安臣条约》
  99. 《烟台条约》
  100. 《中俄改订条约》
  101. 《中俄密约》
  102. 《中英藏印条约》及续约
  103. 通商行船条约
  104. 《交收东三省条约》
  105. 《中日会议东三省事宜条约》
  106. 《拉萨条约》及《中英续订藏印条约》
  107. 日俄密约
  108. 诺克斯东北铁路“中立化”计划
  109. 五、中外文化交流
  110. 中外文化交流
  111. 先秦与秦汉外交
  112. 张骞凿空
  113. 班超
  114. 红海回航记
  115. 丝的西传
  116. 安西四镇
  117. 海上丝绸之路
  118. 后记

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Li Munan is a Chinese author with a considerable body of work, though public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, birth and death years, and personal background are not clearly recorded. Judging from the 262 titles held in the collection, his writing spans several fields, including popular science, inspirational growth, parenting, and fashion. Representative works include Don't Underestimate This Knowledge, Learn Like a Scientist, Bizarre Plants, How Scientists Learn, Think Like a Scientist, Stories of the Growth of Chinese Education Masters, Classic Education Stories from China and Abroad, and The Greatest Technological Inventions. These titles suggest that he excels at turning scientific knowledge, learning methods, and educational stories into accessible reading for young readers and parents concerned with their children's development. Overall, his works focus on popularizing knowledge and inspiring personal growth, with plain language and themes close to everyday reading needs, forming a practical style within science and education books.

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