True History 001
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Summary
Editor's review
In the editor's view, the book's greatest value lies in its ability to break down barriers. It successfully dismantles the cognitive wall between history enthusiasts and academic research, presenting professional verification and critical logic in clear, fluent language that avoids both academic obscurity and the fancifulness of sensationalist literature. The deductions about the lethality of cold weapons and the accounting of the operating costs of ancient bureaucratic systems in particular cultivate readers' ability to examine historical narratives critically. For readers who wish to go beyond "dynastic rise-and-fall storytelling" and understand the complex texture of history, this is an excellent mental training manual. Plainly bound yet substantial in content, it stands as a benchmark for "hardcore" popular history.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- History enthusiasts with a strong interest in the details of military technology and institutional history
- Readers who have outgrown general histories and seek in-depth thematic reading
- Creators of historical content looking for material or inspiration
- Rational-minded readers who enjoy source criticism and logical deduction and relish the process of solving puzzles
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light, entertaining historical stories or tales of emperors and generals
- Readers impatient with details such as objects, institutions, and data, who prefer grand narratives
Reading tips
- It is not necessary to read straight through; start with whichever topic in the contents appeals most
- While reading, consult online maps or relevant documentaries to build intuitive spatiotemporal and visual connections
- Pay attention to the verification methods and chains of logic involved—more valuable than simply remembering conclusions
About the publisher
Founded in 2001, China Chang'an Publishing House has limited publicly available information. Judging from the 115 titles in the database, its publishing areas cover philosophical reading, Eastern philosophy, prose and miscellaneous works, design, and military subjects. Representative books include Zhu Guangqian's On Beauty and Twelve Letters to Youth, Zhang Chao's Quiet Dreams and Shadows, and the four-volume Yayun Zhesi Library: Liaofan's Four Lessons, Night Talks by the Furnace, Small Window Notes, and Quiet Dreams and Shadows, with authors such as Yuan Liaofan, Wang Yongbin, and Chen Jiru. In military and design, the Bugle series on classic world uniform badges and insignia is represented by authors including Xie Liang and Tang Si. Overall, the house shows a publishing profile that combines traditional humanistic reading with illustrated military and design books.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 名家寄语
- 前言
- 英雄、巨匠、美人、信徒的世界
- 一 金钱·佣兵·公爵
- 二 艺术·美人·狂欢
- 三 科学·巨匠·变革
- 四 塑像·枭雄·战争
- 五 教皇·暴君·婚姻
- 六 结盟·凯撒·落幕
- 七 尾声
- 从大洋洲到密西西比
- 一 阿贝尔·塔斯曼的大洋洲探航
- 二 大洋洲土著风貌
- 三 密西西比的卡霍基亚遗址
- 四 密西西比文明与欧洲人的第一次交锋
- 五 密西西比城邦的军政制度
- 美索不达米亚上的星火
- 一 序章
- 二 两河之间的沃土
- 三 《吉尔伽美什史诗》
- 四 卢加尔扎克西的祈祷
- 五 萨尔贡的丰碑
- 六 《阿加德的诅咒》
- 七 乌尔的挽歌
- 八 尾声
- 从军饷看两宋货币
- 一 名目繁多的两宋军饷
- 二 支付军饷的两宋货币
- 客死他乡的雅典海军之父
- 一 从平民到执政官
- 二 在战火中的成长
- 三 独到的战略眼光
- 四 恐怖的波斯大军
- 五 温泉关前的死守
- 六 萨拉米斯湾海战
- 七 居功自傲死他乡
- 致谢
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About the author
Zhiwen Fenghuo Studio is a history and military-history creative team under Zhiwen Books, composed of numerous history and war-history writers. The studio focuses on the research, writing, and translation of military history from China and abroad, and plans and publishes MOOK series such as War Events and Battlefield Deciders, as well as various military-history books. The library holds 70 of its works, including An Encyclopedia of Ancient Chinese Weapons, The Hundred Years' War: 1415–1453, and A History of Border Defense in the Ming Empire: From the Tumu Crisis to the Battle of Daling River, along with several volumes in the War Events series. Its works generally fall under history reading and military categories, covering both ancient Chinese military affairs and foreign war history. Public information on the individual members' backgrounds is limited; the available information mainly reflects the team's collective writing and publishing direction.
