Contemporary World Press
Also known as: 当代世界出版, 当代世界, 理想国丨当代世界出版社, 当代世界出版社有限公司
- Founded
- 1993
- Country / Region
- China
- Notable books
- RashomonChina's Struggle: 1600–2000The Arabs' Dream Palace: Nationalism, Secularization, and the Predicament of the Modern Middle East
About the publisher
Contemporary World Press focuses on social science books, with international politics, world political parties, and the politics, economy, military affairs, historical events and biographies of various countries as its publishing priorities; it also publishes the monthly journal Contemporary World. Judging from the 127 titles in the database, foreign literature, world history, history readers and Eastern philosophy are also visible publishing areas. Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's Rashōmon, Xu Zhongyue's The Struggle for China: 1600–2000 and the Asia Trilogy represent its editorial orientation, while works by Guo Jianlong, Sheng Xunchang and Mao Jiaqi reflect a sustained interest in Asian history and culture and modern biographical subjects. Public information on the press's fuller publishing profile is limited.
Memories of Old Beijing
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Here you will find authentic Beijing folk customs, genuine Beijing dialect and charm, and a profound Beijing nostalgia. This is Beijing—home to unforg…
The Charm of Cities (12-Volume Set)
Contemporary World Press · 2025
This set includes Memories of Old Nanjing, Memories of Old Hangzhou, Memories of Old Chengdu, Memories of Old Shanghai, Memories of Old Beijing, Memor…
A True Account of the Twenty-One Emperors of the Great Tang
Contemporary World Press · 2025
In the turmoil of the late Sui dynasty, Li Yuan, Emperor Gaozu of Tang, defeated rival forces and overthrew Sui rule to seize the throne. To unify the…
Thirteen Lectures on Wine Culture
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Wine holds a unique place in Chinese cultural history. Sometimes like Aladdin's lamp, sometimes like Pandora's box, it has catalyzed diverse stories a…
Memories of Old Xi'an
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Here you will find the authentic folk customs of Xi'an; the true flavor of Qinqiang opera; a deep-seated attachment to Xi'an. This is Xi'an—home to an…
A True Account of the Sixteen Emperors of the Great Ming
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Mention the Ming dynasty, mention Zhu family rule, and the first things people think of are eunuchs, slaughter, bloodshed, and autocratic rule; they t…
Memories of Old Shanghai
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Here you will find authentic Shanghai folk customs, legendary tales of old Shanghai, and a deep-seated Shanghai nostalgia. This is Shanghai—home to un…
A True Account of the Twenty-Two Emperors of the Great Han
Contemporary World Press · 2025
The Han Dynasty, founded by Liu Bang, was the first feudal dynasty in Chinese history established after a peasant uprising overthrew the preceding dyn…
A True Account of the Eighteen Emperors of the Great Song
Contemporary World Press · 2025
In China's history spanning thousands of years, most dynastic changes were accompanied by bloodshed and slaughter. The Song dynasty is a rare exceptio…
The World's Appearance Depends on How You Feel When You Look at It
Contemporary World Press · 2025
One should view the world with confidence. George Bernard Shaw said, "Confident people can turn the small into the great, the ordinary into the extrao…
What Is Walked with the Heart Is a Dream, What Is Walked with the Feet Is Reality
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Dear self, while you are still young you should take charge of your own life. Whatever comes, we must believe in our own ability, keep adjusting ourse…
Chinese Culture Open Course (7-Volume Set)
Contemporary World Press · 2025
This boxed set includes Celebration of Chinese Culture: Ten Lectures on Ritual Culture, Twelve Lectures on Tea Culture, Six Lectures on Cultural Figur…
Bedside Book of Popular Science for Young Readers: Know All About the Ocean
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Seen from space, the Earth we inhabit is a sphere glowing blue against the deep curtain of the sky. The azure ocean makes the Earth a crystal ball wit…
Bedside Book of Popular Science for Young Readers: Know All About Plants
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Geography is the study of the Earth, its features, inhabitants, and phenomena. It is a disciplinary system that examines the interactive relationships…
Bedside Book of Popular Science for Young Readers: Know All About Geography
Contemporary World Press · 2025
"The hundred rivers flow east to the sea; when will they ever return west?" "By April all earthly flowers have faded; only the peach blossoms in the m…
Above the Wasteland
Contemporary World Press · 2025
With compassion, she observes the everyday world of ordinary people, telling of earthly joys and sorrows, the lives of plants, and the sights along th…
Chinese-Style Wisdom
Contemporary World Press · 2025
This book covers management wisdom that is both ancient and strikingly modern: following nature and opposing artificiality; the affairs of people and …
Time Does Not Betray Lasting Love
Contemporary World Press · 2025
A high-reputation representative work by popular romance author Lansheng. Witness time crown true hearts, and love never ends. A love game for adults.…
Chinese Culture Open Class: Twelve Lectures on Tea Culture
Contemporary World Press · 2025
Starting from the tangible, visible, and tasteable material culture of tea, tea culture extends toward a spiritual culture that can be felt, contempla…
The Complete Book of the Law of the Wolf
Contemporary World Press · 2025
This book covers topics ranging from wolf-like survival to human competition, from human blood and wolf bloodlust to wolf wildness and human domestica…
Frequent authors
Wang Mingzhe (13)李世化 (11)郭继承 (7)刘亚玲 (5)刘啸 (5)刘飞滨 (4)岳大鹏 (4)慕小刚 (4)Guo Jianlong (4)李芙蓉 (3)桑广书 (3)燕山刀客 (3)