http://www.purpleculture.net/ en Copyright (c) 2026 Purple Culture purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:19:56 +0800 Purple Culture News RSS Feed 1440 http://www.purpleculture.net/common-knowledge-about-chinese-history-p-1942 http://www.purpleculture.net/common-knowledge-about-chinese-history-pr-1942 Compiled by The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council and The Office of Chinese Language Council International, Common Knowledge about Chinese History is an impressive introduction to China's long history beginning around Primitive Society till Opium War and up to the rise of Modern China. The book falls into three parts: Period before the Opium War of 1840, Modern Period and Contemporary Period. The whole book is strung together with abundant interesting historical stories about different dynasties, historical events and figures in ancient and modern China. It is a valuable primer in Chinese history, serving also as a useful Chinese textbook for overseas Chinese and foreign friends.

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