This book begins with 17 figures who had a profound impact on Chinese history, including Shang Yang, Mencius, Jing Ke, Sima Qian, Fan Pang, Cao Cao, Ji Kang, Li Bai, Zhang Bangchang, Zhao Gou, Wen Tianxiang, the Jiajing Emperor, Wang Fuzhi, Pu Songling, Wu Jingzi, Lu Xun, and Vautrin. From the pre-Qin period to the modern era, through the fascinating portrayal of each figure, a magnificent picture of the evolution of Chinese history is presented, woven from the human dimension. History, ultimately, is the history of its people. While the glory of success is certainly admirable, the arduous journeys of those who have blazed the trail are a treasure bestowed upon us by history, worthy of attention, reflection, and inspiration for young readers. When we find ourselves in difficulty and bewilderment, we often return to history, drawing on the wisdom and strength of our predecessors, embarking anew on our journey to create our own glories.
本书从17位对中国历史产生重大影响的人物入手, 包括--商鞅、孟子、荆轲、司马迁、范滂、曹操、嵇康、李白、张邦昌、赵构、文天祥、嘉靖、王夫之、蒲松龄、吴敬梓、鲁迅、魏特琳。从先秦到近世, 通过每位人物的精彩刻画, 在人性的维度, 为我们展现出一幅关于中国历史演变的壮阔图景。历史, 终究是人物谱写的历史。成功的荣耀固然可敬, 而那些趟路者的艰辛历程更是历史赋予我们的财富, 值得年轻的读者关注、参详、借鉴。当我们陷入困顿和迷惘时, 每每会回到历史中, 汲取先辈的智慧和力量, 重新上路, 去创造属于自己的辉煌。
本书从17位对中国历史产生重大影响的人物入手, 包括--商鞅、孟子、荆轲、司马迁、范滂、曹操、嵇康、李白、张邦昌、赵构、文天祥、嘉靖、王夫之、蒲松龄、吴敬梓、鲁迅、魏特琳。从先秦到近世, 通过每位人物的精彩刻画, 在人性的维度, 为我们展现出一幅关于中国历史演变的壮阔图景。历史, 终究是人物谱写的历史。成功的荣耀固然可敬, 而那些趟路者的艰辛历程更是历史赋予我们的财富, 值得年轻的读者关注、参详、借鉴。当我们陷入困顿和迷惘时, 每每会回到历史中, 汲取先辈的智慧和力量, 重新上路, 去创造属于自己的辉煌。
