Baibei -- a Miao Village in the Border Area of Southwestern China (Chinese Local Color Series)
Peng Zhaorong; photograph by Pan Nianying
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 157 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01933-7
Beginning from an old religious ceremony, the book does an in-depth anthropologic investigation and study into a remote Miao village. Its narration is not obscure but vivid. With over 130 fine pictures, the book brings to life the customs of a different ethnic group.

A Portrait of Deng Xiaoping -- In Commemoration of the Centenary Birthday of the Late Chinese Leader 
Long Pingping and Yan Dong
Beijing: New World Press. Size: 187×258mm; 309 pages.
ISBN 7-80187-389-0/D · 020
Based on a TV documentary of the same name, the book gives an oral account of great leader Deng Xiaoping's contribution to China and his charisma from multiple angles. It contains two parts: the script of the TV series and the records of oral narrations of the persons interviewed in the TV series. The book presents a real, great but ordinary Deng Xiaoping to readers with impressive details and large numbers of rare pictures.

Old City Gates of Beijing 
Fu Gongyue
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 123 pages.
ISBN 7-80501-237-7
The compiler spared no effort in collecting pictures of the old city gates of Beijing that reflect not only the architecture of the gates but also the history, life scenes and customs of the city to show readers different meanings of the gates in different times and from different angles. It is rare visual material for researches on Beijing's history.

Hutong in Beijing 
Weng Li
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 226×256mm; 93 pages.
ISBN 7-80501-160-3
In general hutong (narrow alleyway) in Beijing can be divided into four categories: 1. those named after people; 2. those named after commodities in markets; 3. those named after buildings; 4. those named after landscape or sceneries. This picture album collects near 150 photos to show to readers the styles and features of these four categories of hutong.

Siheyuan in Beijing
Ma Bingjian
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 226×256mm; 93 pages.
ISBN 7-80501-161-3
As residential compounds of generations of old Beijingers, Siheyuan (courtyard) is well-known around the world. This book aims to help people know more about the history of siheyuan and understand its historical values through a brief introduction to it.

Door Blocks in Beijing 
Yu Runqi
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 226×256mm; 93 pages.
ISBN 7-80501-243-1
As an important symbol of the hutong culture, door blocks are cherished by more and more people and is becoming an object of research and art creation of folk custom experts, artists and scholars. The author of the book selected some 200 representative photos of door blocks from his collection of several thousand such photos to show its great charm to readers.

Beijing Best Cultural Relics Series (17 Volumes) including: Stone Carvings Volume, Stone Statues Volume, Buddha Statues Volume (I, II), Craftworks Volume (I, II), Paintings Volume, Potteries and Porcelains Volume (I, II), Gold and Silver Utensils Volume, Rare Ancient Books Volume, Calligraphy Volume, Bronze Vessel Volume, Jade Article Volume, Embroideries Volume, Ancient Bell Volume and Furniture Volume
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 300 pages.
ISBN T-200-04903-4 (Stone Carvings Volume)
This series of books contains both pictures and text that is written in Chinese and English. The fine color printing and pictures showing the details of each object will help readers see the original relic more clearly. The texts, written by specialists in the field, introduce the history of each type of cultural relics and explain their artistic characteristics in the Beijing area. Captions of the pictures are at the end of each book, giving such information as the date of the work, its collector, size, content and artistic characteristics.

Genghis Khan 
Yu Zhixian and Zhu Yaoting
Beijing: Bejing Publishing House, 2001. Size: 184×130mm; 727 pages.
ISBN 7-20004-157-2
Genghis khan is a well-known strategist and politician. This book introduced his entire life, giving an actual and vivid account of his legendary stories in unifying all Mongolian tribes, capture of the capital of Jin, expedition to the west, three wills before his death, and the unusual funeral ceremony and so on.

Great Changes of the City Walls: Historical Album of Nanjing's City Walls 
Chief editors: Wei Zhengjin, Ge Weicheng; compiled by the History of Ming Dynasty's City Walls Museum, Nanjing
Beijing: Culture Relics Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; 159 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1469-8/K · 709
Nanjing is a famous cultural city with a long history. Its Ming Dynasty city wall is one of the cultural relics of Nanjing's glorious past and plays a very important role in the development of Chinese city walls. On the basis of thorough researches, the book presents the rich historical cultural meanings of Nanjing's city walls and the cultural charm of the city walls in today's Nanjing to the general public by sorting out scattered historical data and recent renovations made to the walls.

No Rules in Successes: 27 Elites from the Same Campus to the Society  
Ma Yingying and Xu Lan
Beijing: Writers Publishing House, 2004. 374 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5063-2935-2
The book describes the road to success of 27 people.

Tracing Marco Polo's China Route  
Wang Miao and Shi Baoxiu
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 186 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0543-3
Italian traveler Marco Polo is a symbol of cultural exchange between East and West. He arrived in the capital city of the Yuan Dynasty in the 1270s, served as an official for 17 years, and toured China extensively. After returning to Italy he wrote his Travels of Marco Polo that caused a sensation in the West. The author followed Marco Polo's footsteps to Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and Beijing, and conducted an overall investigation into folklore, history, culture and people's lives in these regions. Besides Chinese edition, there is an English edition.

Meeting with Celebrities in Hutong  
Tian Yingwu
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 211 pages.
ISBN 7-200-05035-0/K · 529
For a Beijinger who once lived in the hutong but migrated to Xinjiang in his youth, it is a great joy and happiness to have the opportunity to experience the life of the celebrities who lived in the hutongs fifty or even a hundred years before.

From the South of the City -- Biography of Lin Haiyin 
Xia Zuli
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 427 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01705-9
The daughter of the famous female writer Lin Haiyin embarks on a trip in search of her root. She gathered a large number of letters, diaries, books and interview records of her mother to help her recall her life. Following Lin Haiyin's footsteps, the author went from Taiwan to the mainland and then back to Taiwan and wrote down the wonderful life experience of Lin Haiyin.

From Emperor to Citizen -- The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi  
Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. Size: 140×203mm; 504 pages.
ISBN 7-119-00772-6
This book is the autobiography of the last emperor of China and king of the puppet Manchukuo propped up by Japanese invaders. The author describes vividly the final years of the Qing Dynasty, how he and other feudalists tried to resume monarchy with the support of foreign powers, how he became the puppet of Japanese invaders and so on. Pu Yi also describes his life as king of the puppet Manchukuo, his experience of reform through labor and study in the prison and his new life as a Chinese citizen after he came out of jail.

Sky above Desert: Biography of Nie Rongzhen (Biography of PLA Marshals Series) 
Luo Laiyong and Zhou Junlun
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. 427 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-3938-1
Focusing on several typical dangerous situations in Nie Rongzhen's life, such as Chiang Kai-shek's massacre of Communists on April 12, 1927, the bloody battle around the Xiangjiang River in 1934, march into Luobubo in 1960, bearing witness in Zhongnanhai in 1976, the book narrates Marshal Nie Rongzhen's hard life full of dangers. What the book wants to tell is that no success comes without adversity and great characters are cultivated in tribulations.

Visitors' Book of Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence  
Compiled by Zhang Fu
Chengdu: Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House, 2004. 192 pages.
ISBN 7-5411-2276-9/I · 898
In addition to messages of visitors who went to Guang'an to see Deng Xiaoping's former residence during the 20-odd years after the reform and opening-up, the book also contains some 100 messages from the Internet, more than 100 historical photos, interviews by journalists and 30 quotations of Deng Xiaoping.

Deng Xiaoping and Important Events of the People's Republic of China  
Wu Shihong and Gao Yi
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2000. Size: 140×203mm; 464 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003147-9
The book describes systemically the relationship between Deng Xiaoping and important events in the People's Republic of China and the functions he played in those events. From an absolute new angle, the book outlines and depicts the image of Deng Xiaoping and gives an objective account of the great changes that had taken place in China in 50 years. With the valuable historical data, it is of rather high academic value.

Picture Biography of Deng Xiaoping  
Compiled by the Party Literature Research Center of the CPC and Sichuan Provincial Party Committee
Chengdu: Sichuan People's Publishing House, 2004. 403 pages.
ISBN 7-220-06752-6/K · 985 (Collector's Edition)
The book is the first large picture album at home to describe the great achievements of Deng Xiaoping, his thoughts and characters. It contains 1,266 carefully selected photos, plus Deng's own handwriting, related files and documents, many of which are published for the first time. The book covers Deng's entire life, with the focus on China's reform and modernization drive. It tells how Deng made some of the most important decisions, as well as his thoughts and theoretical viewpoints. Besides the collector's edition, the book has hardcover and paperback editions too.

Oriental Colorful Clothes: Clothes of China's Ethnic Minorities (Research Series on Ethnic Cultures) (Monograph)
Duan Mei
Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House, 2004. 378 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-105-06100-6
The book introduces systemically the origin, development, features and crafts of clothes of China's ethnic minorities. It also discusses the customs, religious beliefs, aesthetic standards, marriage and morals reflected in the clothes.

Major Archaeological Discoveries in China in 2001 (Monograph) (Chinese-English)
Compiled by the National Cultural Relics Bureau
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2002. 156 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1361-6
This is the annual newsletter of important archaeological discoveries in China. It gives a brief account of the 25 major archaeological discoveries in 2001, with over 300 color photos showing the excavation sites and the cultural relics unearthed. It also contains some rubbings.

Major Archaeological Discoveries in China in 2002 (Monograph) (Chinese-English)
Compiled by the National Cultural Relics Bureau
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2003. 168 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1488-4
This is the annual newsletter of field archaeological work in China in 2002. It gives a brief account of the 31 major archaeological discoveries in 2002, with nearly 400 color photos showing the excavation sites and the cultural relics unearthed. It also contains some line drawings and rubbings.

Major Archaeological Discoveries in China in 2003 (Monograph) (Chinese-English)
Compiled by the National Cultural Relics Bureau
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. 164 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1579-1
This is the annual newsletter of field archaeological work in China in 2003. It gives a brief account of the 30 major archaeological discoveries in 2003, with nearly 400 color photos showing the excavation sites and the cultural relics unearthed. It also contains some rubbings.

Biography of Feng Zhi (Biography of China's Modern Writers Series)
Lu Yaodong
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 297 pages.
ISBN 7-5302-0691-5
Feng Zhi, who was called "the most outstanding lyric poet in China" by Lu Xun, is also a researcher of classical literature and fine German literature translator. In writing the biography the author frequently refers to Feng Zhi's writings. He examines Feng Zhi's life experience, his thoughts and discusses Feng's important creative works and academic achievements.

Fubaochang (Chinese Local Color Series)
Chen Zhihua; photograph by Lou Qingxi, Jia Darong and Li Qiuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 160 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01770-9
The book describes the history and customs of Fubaochang -- an old commercial town beside the Pujiang River in Hejiang County, Sichuan Province.

Spirit of Mountains: Biography of Xu Xiangqian (Biography of PLA Marshals Series) 
Zhang Lin and Ma Changzhi
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. 355 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-4052-5
Like most pioneers of the Chinese revolution, Xu Xiangqian came from a poor family in the 1920s. That is a turbulent time, when most people found it hard to secure their own future and fate. Xu joined the Communist Party and plunged into hard struggles one after another. He experienced many dangers and gained military successes. He grew up from a soldier to a marshal. The book depicts Marshal Xu Xiangqian's loyalty to his original goal and his perseverance in what he believes.

Documentary of Important Events of the People's Republic of China  
the Party History Research Center of the Museum of Chinese Revolution
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 309 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003038-3
The book is the sister book of Documentary of Important Events in the History of the Communist Party of China. It contains 21 articles written by different authors that describe the facts of important events took place after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Many valuable historical data are published for the first time.

Ancient Clothes (China's Archaeological Discoveries and Researches on Cultural Relics in the 20th Century Series, Part Three: Subject Researches) (Monograph) 
Hua Mei
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. 228 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1472-8
Through many years of development and evolvement, Chinese clothes formed its unique system. Tracing the clues of important archaeological findings in the 20th century, and using many materials about ancient clothes, the book reveals the styles and artistic characteristics of Chinese clothing in different dynasties and discusses relevant researches in the past one hundred years or so and their future prospects.

The Development of Historiography During the Han and Tang Dynasties  
Hu Baoguo
Beijing: The Commercial Press, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 240 pages.
ISBN 7-100-03789-1/K · 769
Starting from questions and with the histories of academic development and society as the background, the book examines several important aspects of the development of historiography during the Han and Tang dynasties, including the relationship between Records of the Historian and cultural tradition of the Warring States period, study on history of classics, study on history of literature, remarks of Records of the Three Kingdom, theories of historiography, miscellaneous biographies and comments on persons, annals of prefectures, differences between northern and southern historiography, and so on.

Heshun (Chinese Local Color Series)
Jiang Gaochen; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 141 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01892-6
Located to the south of the ancient city Tengchong in Yunnan Province, Heshun is a village full of worldly pleasures in which people and nature stay in a harmonious state. The book, using poetic language and photos, describes the unique living environment and time-honored social customs.

Hou Renzhi on Beijing  
Yin Junke
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 165 pages.
ISBN 7-200-05036-9/K · 530
Common people living in Beijing should know about Beijing, cadres governing Beijing should know about Beijing. The book contains representative articles of the famous historical geographer professor Hou Renzhi. Readers can grasp the essence of his researches after reading the book.

Songs of Lake Honghu: Biography of He Long (Biography of PLA Marshals Series)
Liu Bingrong
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2002. 450 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-4290-0
He Long is a legendary figure among PLA marshals. His story of making revolution with two kitchen knives is popular folktale. The book narrates mainly He Long's legendary experiences before 1949: taking part in the Revolution of 1911, rising up against the reactionaries with two kitchen knives, taking part in Nanchang Uprising, gaining victories in three battles in western Hunan and Hubei provinces, crossing the Jinsha River at Shigu, passing the Songpan grassland, crossing the Yellow River eastward after the Xi'an Incident, reoccupying seven cities in the War of Resistance Against Japan, attacking eastern Hebei Province, killing a Japanese general, and the peaceful liberation of the city of Chengdu in the War of Liberation.

Father of the Red Army: Biography of Zhu De (Biography of PLA Marshals Series)
Liu Xuemin and others
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. Size:184×130mm; 464 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-3897-0
On the eve of the Nanchang Uprising on August 1, 1927, in great dangers, Zhu De was appointed the first commander-in-chief of the PLA. After failure of the uprising, he rose up again in southern Hunan Province and soon joined forces with Mao Zedong in Mount Jinggang. Together they established the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. After that, he held the post of commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army in the War of Resistance Against Japan. He won one victory after another in the War of Liberation and became the first of the ten marshals named by the newly founded People's Republic of China. The book describes how Zhu De grew up from a peasant's son to a great commander-in-chief. It also lauds the fine characters of the Chinese civilization epitomized by him.

Huizhou (Chinese Local Color Series)
Wang Zhenzhong; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2000. Size: 187×258mm; 128 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01301-0
A best seller with pictures and texts that introduces the local culture of Huizhou.

On Marriage Customs (Chinese Customs and Cultures Series) (Monograph)
Wanyan Shaoyuan
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2003. 190 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5325-3299-2
The book outlines the whole picture of Chinese traditional customs of marriage by introducing the most typical betrothal and marriage after general discussions of the origin and historical evolvement of Chinese marriage system, marriage types and different ways of marriage.

Ancient Books on Bamboos Slips and Silk and Their Academic Origins -- 12 Lectures on Unearthed Cultural Relics  
Li Ling
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 445 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02012-2
The book tries to find out the connection between unearthed ancient books and handed-down ancient books to re-examine and re-establish the ancient knowledge system and the thoughts, culture and sentiment of ancient people, thus establishing a "lost world found again."

A Witness to China
Israel Epstein; translated by Shen Suru, Jia Zongyi and Qian Yurun
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 415 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-241-X
A memoir of Israel Epstein, who was a bosom friend of Soong Ching Ling (Mme. Sun Yat-sen) and a specialist in Chinese and world affairs, the author gives a vivid description of his eighty-year-long experiences in China from which we can figure out the great changes of China. It also includes 200 rare photos of different historical periods.

Witness the Past Century in Tibet 
Zhang Xiaoming
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2003. 214 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5085-0242-6
The book records historical events that took place in Tibet in a hundred years in the 20th century through individual memories of those who experienced the events first-hand. Readers can realize the changes and developments of Tibet in a century in the plain but detailed narrations.

Jinping (Chinese Local Color Series)
Zhang Yingqiang and Hu Tengwen; photograph by Li Yuxiang.
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 159 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02019-X
This book introduces the drainage areas of the Qingshuijiang River in southeastern Guizhou Province. The area, inhabited by many ethnic groups, has unique geomorphology and rich historical and cultural sites.

A Big Compound in Central Shanxi Province (Chinese Local Color Series)
Wang Xianming; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 140 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01737-7
The book reproduces the historical scenes of an ancient village in central Shanxi Province through accurate descriptions and exquisite photos.

Biography of Jin Yong (Biography of China's Modern Writers Series)  
Fu Guoyong
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 536 pages.
ISBN 7-5302-0675-3
With a rational and impersonal attitude, based on large amount of historical data, the book describes an outstanding kung fu novelist, newspaper magnate and controversial public figure. It faithfully reproduces his hard school life and process of writing kung fu novels and establishment of Ming Pao Daily. The book adopts many first-hand documents and has corrected many errors about Jin Yong's life.

One Hundred Thousand Banners and Flags: Biography of Chen Yi (Biography of PLA Marshals Series)
Luo Yingcai
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. 415 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-4304-4
Marshal Chen Yi is the first Mayor of Shanghai in New China. He is an excellent military man and diplomat. Despite many hard times and dangers and ups and downs in his life, he remained an upright man. He is also a poet.

Sino-British Negotiations on Tibet Before and After the War of Resistance Against Japan (1937-1945) (Research Series on History of the Republic of China)  
Chen Qianping
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 471 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02027-0
Through clearing up many conflicts, negotiations and matters of controversy between the Chinese and British governments in the period of the Republic of China, the book offers practical and realistic judgments and analyses.

Notes of Archaeologists (I, II, III)
Chief editor: Zhu Qixin
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 243 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02118-8
The book describes vividly the processes of important archaeological excavations since the 1970s, elaborating on their excavation process and historical and cultural significance and meanings.

Comprendre Confucius (Chinese-French)
Ding Wangdao
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. 236 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03521-5
Confucius is a great thinker, politician and educationist at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period and the founder of Confucianism. His words and deeds have great influence on every aspect of the mental world of the Chinese people and even all human beings. He is one of the world historical & cultural celebrities. Confucianism is the leading thought in the cultural history of China and the subject matter of researches at home and abroad. Besides introducing Confucius' life and the background of his time, the book analyzes all aspects of Confucianism such as De (virtues), Zheng (politics), Jiaoyu (education), Tianming (fate), Zhongyong (golden mean) and so on.

The Story of Confucius (English)
Luo Chenglie
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. Size: 110×180mm; 274 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03071-X
With simple language, the present book explains profound Confucian thoughts by narrating the life and activities of Confucius. The book focuses on his great achievements in culture and education such as initiation of private schooling, educational thoughts, teaching practice and editing of classics. It describes his accomplishment in domestic administration and diplomacy and his thoughts that deprecate tyranny and advocate benevolence and rule of virtue to realize the utopia that all people try their best for the public. It also depicts his disappointment when leaving the Lu Kingdom, the embarrassment of running out of food and his optimism and the spirit of never giving up.

Lantian (Chinese Local Color Series)
Li Xiaojun; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 163 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01969-8
Lantian is a religious village at the foot of Mount Tianshan, a branch range of Mount Wuyi in southeastern China. The book tells readers a forgotten story through introduction to Lantian's geography, history, scholar-bureaucrat culture, architecture, religion and customs.

The Story of Lao Zi (English)
Chen Jian
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 110×180mm; 256 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02853-7
Lao Zi is a great thinker in the Spring and Autumn Period and the creator of Taosim and his Dao De Jing has long-lasting impact on philosophers after him. The book depicts Lao Zi's life experience and thoughts with simple language to help readers understand him and his accomplishments.

Biography of Li Hongzhang
Yuan Shuyi
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1991. Size: 140×203mm; 421 pages.
ISBN 7-01-001992-4
The book reproduces the life of Li Hongzhang. Besides descriptions of important political activities he engaged in, the book also discloses many aspects of his life: his hobbies, temperament, ways of thinking and friends.

Testimony of History (Picture Album)
Compiled by the State Council Inf ormation Office of China
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2001. Hardcover; size: 280×290mm; 249 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-884-8
The album comprises over 230 historical photos reflecting the affiliation of the local regime of Tibet to the central government and how the central governments exercise sovereignty over Tibet, with related written introductions. The book is divided into six parts, namely the Tang-Tubo period; Yuan period; Ming period; Qing period; the Republic of China period and the People's Republic of China period.

The Memory of History (Picture Album) (Chinese-English)
Compiled by the State Council Information Office of China
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2002. Size: 285×210mm; 167 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0121-7
The Memory of History, Col. C. L. Chennault and Flying Tigers, Hump Air Transport and Rescuing the Doolittle Team compose an album series. During World War II, a common strategic need resulted in China and the United States opening the Hump Navigation route in order to conduct an air offensive against the Japanese invaders. The series records the battles that took place, and how the Chinese people aided and rescued American pilots. The people of the two countries whose paths crossed have never forgotten that period of history, and maintain their ties of friendship.

Biography of Liang Qichao
Li Xisuo and Yuan Qing
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1980. Size: 140×203mm; 671 pages.
ISBN 7-01-001515-5
With vivid language, the book reproduces the life of Liang Qichao. Though focusing on his political activities and academic achievements, the book also makes compelling depictions about his characters, hobbies, family life and friends.

Biography of Lin Zexu
Yang Guozhen
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1981. Size: 140×203mm; 647 pages.
ISBN 7-01-000752-7
Lin Zexu is an outstanding politician and national hero of China in the Opium War. He led people in banning opium and was among the first to learn from sciences of the West, leaving positive influence in modern Chinese history. With a wealth of historical data, the book makes scientific evaluation of his thoughts, his merits and mistakes. It is one of the most authoritative works on Lin Zexu.

Autobiography of Liu Shaoqi
Liu Shaoqi; compiled by the Second Department of the Party Literature Research Center of the CPC
Beijing: People's Liberation Army Literature Press, 2003. 279 pages; with photos.
ISBN 7-5033-1595-4
This is one of the Leaders' Biography Series. The book collects representative articles, speeches and letters Liu Shaoqi wrote in different stages of life, relating to his early years' experiences, practice in the workers movement in Anyuan, ties to his hometown and relatives, support to education and sciences, inculcations to the young generation, his opinions on the "cultural revolution" and resistance to fate in the last days of his life. The book also contains memories of Wang Guangmei, Bo Yibo, Huang Zheng on Liu Shaoqi. The book depicts Liu as a down-to-earth pragmatist with resolute belief in the ideals and his chosen cause.

The Dragon's Backbone: Portraits of Chengdu People in the 1930's (Chinese- English)
William G. Sewell (UK); translated by Xiao Bing; illustrated by Yu Zidan
Chengdu: Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House, 2004. 239 pages.
ISBN 7-5411-2303-X/I · 1928
The book is a joint effort of a British author and a Chinese artist. The author once lived in Chengdu in the 1930s. The book faithfully reproduces the customs and cultures of Chengdu in the eyes of a foreigner.

Biography of Mao Dun
Zhong Guisong
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1996. Size: 140×203mm; 671 pages.
ISBN 7-01-001515-5
The book depicts Mao Dun's splendid life in chronological order. With rich and accurate historical data and fine writing skills, the book is good reference to research on and understanding Mao Dun's life.

Autobiography of Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong; recorded by Edgar Snow; translated by Wang Heng
Beijing: People's Liberation Army Literature Press, 2001. 190 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5033-1425-7
This book is one of the Leaders' Biography Series. The first edition was published in 1937. It is an actual record of Mao Zedong's life based on his dictation. It includes the experience of his infancy, childhood and youth, his feelings about the early development of the Chinese revolution, how he reversed the tide of the Chinese revolution at its critical moment and the great charm associated with him as a leader -- the strong will and unusual perseverance. This new edition has three appendices, namely Mao Zedong on the War Between China and Japan, A Brief Biography of Mao's Wife He Zizhen and Mao Zedong in the Eyes of Edgar Snow.

Always Encounter Great Events: Biography of Ye Jianying (Biography of PLA Marshals Series)
Ji Xue
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. 365 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-4180-7
Ye Jianying followed Sun Yat-sen after the Revolution of 1911 and then got involved in the Chinese revolution by participating in the two uprisings in Nanchang and Guangzhou. He negotiated with the Kuomintang in Chongqing, offered advice in Yan'an, and worked in the Military Dispatch Department at Peiping. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he established the institute of military sciences in 1956. He maintained the stability in the armed forces during the "cultural revolution." He was a key figure in arresting the "Gang of Four" in 1976.

The Story of Mencius (English)
Cao Zhide
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 110×180mm; 272 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02854-5
As a great thinker, elocutionist and educationist in the Warring States period, Mencius is the most important interpreter of Confucianism after Confucius. The book depicts vividly the life of Mencius and elaborates his theory that "people are born good" and that rulers should do good deeds. The book focuses on the depictions of Mencius's thoughts that stressed respect, recognition and love for the people.

Hakka in Western Fujian (Chinese Local Color Series)
Xie Chongguang; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 115 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01725-3
Hakka is a unique ethnic group in China. From a historian's angle, the author makes a wonderful depiction of the history and culture in the Hakka areas in western Fujian Province.

Ancient Village in the Middle Reaches of the Nanxi River (Reprinted) (Chinese Local Color Series)
Chen Zhihua; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 1999. Size: 187×258mm; 186 pages.
ISBN 7-108-001302-9
The reputation of the famous tourist spots featuring ancient architectures and cultures -- drainage areas of the Nanxi River in Zhejiang Province spread far and wide after the book's publication. This is a new edition.

南京大虐殺 (Japanese)
Xu Zhigeng
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 184×130mm; 412 pages.
ISBN 7-119-01500-1
The book uses undisputable facts to lay bare the atrocities committed by the Japanese troops in Nanjing during World War II. Through a large number of historical documents, rare photos, witnesses, the author makes clear the whole process of the extremely cruel Rape of Nanjing to refute Japanese ultrarightists who have been trying to reverse the history. The book also warns today's peace-loving people that we must not forget the past if we want to avoid the repeat of historical tragedy.

Autobiography of Peng Dehuai
Peng Dehuai
Beijing: People's Liberation Army Literature Press, 2002. 298 pages; with photos.
ISBN 7-5033-1506-7
This is one of the Leaders' Biography Series. Marshal Peng Dehuai is a proletarian revolutionary of the older generation loved and esteemed by the Chinese people. He is a well-known military man and politician. During the ten years of the "cultural revolution," he was persecuted cruelly. In the days when he was wrongly persecuted, he wrote this autobiography, in which he depicted his miserable childhood, years of rebellion and his experience in the Communist army. He also scrutinized himself and refuted the unfounded accusations against him. The book showed Peng's strong belief as a great soldier. It also indirectly showed his outstanding military exploits in the struggle for the liberation of the Chinese people.

Qin Dynasty Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses (Records of China's Important Archaeological Findings Series)
Yuan Zhongyi
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 168 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01758-X
In fluent and simple language, with rich and accurate data and photos, the author narrates his own two decades' experience of prospecting, excavating and sorting out the first, second and third pits of Qin Dynasty Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and the whole investigations and search for the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses in Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum (Monograph)
Compiled by the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2000. 144 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1150-8
The discovery of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, which was considered "the Eighth Wonder of the World," is a great event of Chinese archaeology. The book contains 151 color photos of exquisite and typical terra-cotta warriors, horses, bronze weapons and carriages selected from thousands of the unearthed relics. The book includes an article written by the honorary curator of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which gives a general introduction to the background and artistic features of those terra-cotta warriors and horses. Besides the Chinese edition, the book has also been translated into English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and Korean.

Eastern Qing Mausoleum at Sunset -- How Eastern Qing Mausoleums Are Robbed (Chinese Cultural History Series II)
Yue Nan
Beijing: New World Press, 1998. 463 pages; with photos and maps.
ISBN 7-80005-404-7
In July 1928, warlord Sun Dianying's troops entered the Eastern Qing Mausoleum under the name of military exercise and robbed all the treasures in the mausoleums of Emperor Qianlong and Empress Dowager Cixi. The book describes what happened more than 70 years ago. It also gives a detailed account of the structure, scale of the mausoleums of emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty and the process of burying them.

Book of Mountains and Seas (Classics in Pictures)
Explicated by Wang Hongqi; illustrated by Sun Xiaoqin
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; size: 187×258mm; 322 pages.
ISBN 7-5326-1172-8
The author interprets the ancient myths and legendaries in the Book of Mountains and Seas from a unique angle. It has got many new opinions and noticeable achievements in the textual researches on their geographical positions. The clever inference and romantic associations in its explanations of the text make the book one that not only gives you knowledge but also interesting to read.

Biography of Shen Congwen (Biography of China's Modern Writers Series)
Ling Yu
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 418 pages.
ISBN 7-5302-0691-5
The book describes the life of this outstanding modern Chinese writer.

Selected Chapters of Historical Records (Chinese Classics) (Chinese-English)
Sima Qian (Han Dynasty); translated into modern Chinese by Ling Shouju; translated into English by Yang Xianyi, Gladys Yang and others
Beijing: New World Press, 2002. 332 pages.
ISBN 7-80005-652-X
The book selects more than 10 chapters such as "Biography of Xiang Yu," "Biography of Sun Zi" from the Historical Records by the historian Sima Qian of Western Han Dynasty. The English translation was done by the famous translators Yang Xianyi, Gladys Yang and others. With illustrations, the book will not only give you a good chance to have a better understanding of ancient Chinese politics, culture and history, but presents you the charm of Chinese literature through the comparison of English, modern Chinese and ancient Chinese.

Interesting Stories about Birthday Celebrations (Chinese Customs and Cultures Series) (Monograph)
Jin Wennan
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2003. 189 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5325-3433-2
The book introduces readers to the wonderful celebrations of birthday in Chinese traditional culture with simple language, rich data and exquisite pictures.

Water City Shaoxing (Chinese Local Color Series)
Shen Fuxi; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2001. Size: 187×258mm; 136 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01484-X
Shaoxing, the capital of ancient Yue Kingdom, has a long history. The book not only depicts the natural and man-made sights in Shaoxing, but also reproduces the life of the ordinary people in the 1940s and 1950s, showing vividly the charm of this town.

Three Sisters of the Soong Family
Chen Tingyi
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 335 pages.
ISBN 7-5060-1628-1
The book depicts the life of the three Soong sisters -- Soong Ching Ling, Soong May-ling and Soong Ailing -- with the focus on their marriages. The book depicts the distinctive characters of the three sisters: one loves money; one loves her country; and one loves power, the relationship between the two splits of the Soong family and the Chinese revolution, their personal sentiment courses and love among sisters.

The Story of Sun Zi (English)
Cao Zhide
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 110×180mm; 332 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02972-X
Sun Zi is a great strategist and military theorist in ancient China. His work Master Sun's Art of War is the earliest work on strategy in the world. The book is not only a biography of Sun Zi, but also a book containing the spirits and main content of the 13 chapters of the Master Sun's Art of War. It is a great help for readers to understand the truths and strategic thoughts contained in his great work.

Biography of Adam Schall
Li Lanqin
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1995. Size: 140×203mm; 193 pages.
ISBN 7-5060-0578-6
The book is a popular research work, the result of the author's ten-year efforts. It fills the gap in researches on the history of cultural exchanges between China and the West. The book collects numerous historical data from China and other countries, many of which are published for the first time. It is of rather high academic value. The fine writing skills of the author make the book a good biography of a historical figure.

Taofen -- His Drawings, Experience and Story of Survival from Adversity
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 372 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02127-7
This is a book specially published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the death of Zou Taofen, famous journalist- publisher and one of the founders of Sanlian Bookstore.

Chinaware and Chinese Culture (Monograph)
Compiled by Zhu Shunlong and Li Jianjun
Shanghai: The Publishing House of the Unabridged Chinese Dictionary, 2003. 272 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5432-0787-7
Ancient chinaware is not only the epitome of Chinese civilization but also an important part of world's civilization. The book depicts the developments, evolvement and artistic features of chinaware and the relationship between it and Chinese civilization.

Tian Jiaying and Xiaomangcangcang Study
Chen Lie
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 181×206mm; 156 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01736-9
Tian Jiaying, as the political secretary of Mao Zedong, devoted his spare time to researches on the history of the Qing Dynasty and collecting calligraphic works of Qing scholars. Years of accumulation has made his collection famous in the country. Based on some first-hand materials, the author narrates related stories to provide a unique angle and new materials for readers to understand some historical figures.

Rise and Fall of the Heavenly Kingdom: Historical Picture Album of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Monograph)
Chief editors: Wei Zhengjin and Yi Jiasheng; compiled by the Taiping Heveanly Kingdom History Museum
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2002. Hardcover; 295 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1388-8/K · 635
Using rich historical data and authoritative research results, plus some 400 pictures and charts, the book presents the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and lessons to be learned. Part One deals mainly with the history of the Kingdom, from its establishment to its demise. Part Two analyzes its military affairs, economy, art, relations with foreign countries, and influence. There is an appendix of Major Events of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom at the end.

A Kingdom Granted by Heaven: The Discovery of Sanxingdui and Jinsha Cultural Ruins (Chinese Cultural History Series)
Yue Nan
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 386 pages; with photos.
ISBN 7-80187-255-X
Seventy years ago, the mysterious Moon Bay underground treasure in Guanghan County, Sichuan Province attracted the attention of the country, but the treasure was robbed soon. Several decades later, two large sacrificial pits were found and bronze wares unearthed in them shocked the world. Just when the archaeologists worked hard to decipher the hidden tunnels inside, another treasure house was discovered at a place called Jinsha in the suburb of Chengdu. The book tells how cultural relics were unearthed in Sanxingdui and Jinsha in Sichuan Province. It examines the value of unearthed cultural relics and the history, culture and legends of the ancient Shu Kingdom.

Bronze Ware and Chinese Culture (Monograph)
Compiled by Gao Menghe
Shanghai: The Publishing House of the Unabridged Chinese Dictionary, 2003. 333 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5432-0786-9
Based on archaeological materials and documents, the book makes a panoramic scan over ancient and modern Chinese bronze wares. It gives a description of the bronze ware and the author's views on traditional heritage. It is also written to meet the needs of ordinary collectors of cultural relics.

From the Same Origin: Taiwan's Culture Roots in China
Chief editor: Wen Zongren
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2004. Hardcover; 333 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-5065-4609-4
The book contains some 1,000 pictures and is divided into three parts. The first part examines the culture of Taiwan's earliest residents, the administration of Taiwan by the dynasties before the Ming, the spread of Han culture in Taiwan, the test of Taiwan culture under Japanese occupation, and the merge and development of Taiwan culture and Chinese culture after the Japanese were driven out of Taiwan. The second part explains why Taiwan culture originated from Chinese civilization and what contributions it made to the Chinese civilization by examining family name culture, religious beliefs, languages and literature, customs and traditions, folk craftwork, architecture and music. The third part lists activities of Taiwanese people finding roots in the mainland as further proof of the close relationship between Taiwan culture and Chinese culture.

Special Road of Mao Zedong
Jiang Boying
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 294 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003402-8

Special Road of Deng Xiaoping
Lu Xiaoke
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 213 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003396-X

Special Road of Liu Shaoqi
Zhu Yuanshi
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 223 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003410-9

Special Road of Zhou Enlai
Li Ping
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm.
ISBN 7-01-003412-5

Special Road of Zhu De
Liu Xuemin
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 190 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003399-4

Special Road of Soong Ching Ling
Liu Jiaquan
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1991. Size: 140×203mm.
ISBN 7-01-003411-7

Special Road of Zhang Wentian
Cheng Zhongyuan
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 248 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003415-X

Special Road of Ren Bishi
Cai Qingxin and Yao Yong
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm.
ISBN 7-01-003416-8

Special Road of Chen Yun
Sun Yeli and Xiong Lianghua
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 218 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003431-1

Special Road of Li Xiannian
Zhu Yu and others
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm.
ISBN 7-01-003432-X
Many of the authors of this Special Road Series of Great People are secretaries of the great persons or members of committees responsible for writing their biographies. They have access to rare first-hand materials. The books depict the wisdom and moral integrity of the great persons when they faced special difficulties. The Series include ten books.

My Grandfather Sun Yat-sen
Sun Suifang
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1996. Size: 140×203mm; 520 pages.
ISBN 7-01-002427-X
For many years Ms. Sun has paid great attention to collecting materials related to her grandfather Sun Yat-sen. Especially since 1980, she traveled between Hawaii and China's mainland and obtained many first-hand materials. She also studied carefully Sun Yat-sen's works, letters and chronicles before she completed the biography. Famous scholars Zhao Puchu, Nan Huaijin and Gu Yuxiu wrote prefaces for the book which contains some very precious photos and handwritings.

My Fourth Uncle Ba Jin (Series of Commemorative Works of Ba Jin's 100th Birthday)
Li Zhi
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 276 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01982-5
The author Li Zhi who has known Ba Jin for more than 60 years is the son of Ba Jin's elder brother. Ba Jin has exerted considerable influence on Li Zhi throughout his life. The book provides rich and accurate first-hand materials and vivid details which are rarely found in ordinary textbooks and research monographs. The more than 100 pictures in the book include photographs of Ba Jin in different stages of his life, letters, original hand-written inscriptions, portraits, photos of his works, and receipts of donations.

We Three
Yang Jiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 205 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01880-2
This book was written when Yang Jiang, the wife of Qian Zhongshu, was 92 years old. This revered couple is well known for their works Besieged City and Bathing. However, few people know about their family life. The death of Mr. Qian in 1998 brought deep grief to the cultural community, but few people know that their daughter Qian Yuan had passed away one year before. Four years after Mr. Qian passed away, Yang Jiang put to paper everything this special family had gone through in 63 years.

Mao Zedong, My Father (Russian)
Li Min
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. Size: 152×222mm; 312 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03510-X
The author is the daughter of Mao Zedong. She describes in detail Mao as a father and his family life. Many stories in the book vividly and truthfully show another aspect of Mao Zedong that is hardly known to the public. The book contains many rare photos.

Tujia People in Wuling (Chinese Local Color Series)
Zhang Lianggao; photograph by Li Yuxiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2001. Size: 187×258mm; 132 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01499-8
The book is an introduction to a little- known people who call themselves "Bizika" and who live in the border areas of Hunan, Hubei, Chongqing and Guizhou. The book is a combination of local customs, geography, culture, tourism and art.

Civilization in the Western Regions -- New Thesis about Archaeology, Ethnic Groups, Languages and Religions
Lin Meicun
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1995. Size: 140×203mm; 496 pages.
ISBN 7-5060-0323-6
The book is a collection of theses of the author. It deals with four major topics: the dialogue and exchanges between China and Western civilizations before the 11th century; the ancient languages on the Silk Road; archaeology and historical researches in the western region; the research results on five religions in China. The book contains rare photos of cultural relics when they were just unearthed from underground and 15 maps.

A History of Development of Tibet (English)
Zheng Shan
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 518 pages.
ISBN 7-119-01865-5
The book recalls and explains the development and current situation of Tibet. It is of high academic value. The book is divided into seven chapters, describing Tibet's politics, economy, history, natural environment and religions. It uses rich materials and the author remains objective in his narrations.

A Concise Comprehensive History of Tibet
Chapai Cedain Puncog, Norzhoin Ugyain and Puncog Cering
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2000. 320 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-727-2
The original edition of A Comprehensive History of Tibet was written in the Tibetan language. It created a great stir after it was published. This condensed edition is based on the Chinese translation of the big Tibetan-language book. Based on historical records, the book gives a systematic account of the historical development of Tibet. It is of rather high academic value. Besides Chinese edition, there is an English edition.

Tibet: Seven Hundred Years of History (I, II, III)
Compiled by the Editorial Committee of Tibet: Seven Hundred Years of History
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2001. Size: 184×130mm; three volumes (425 pages, 470 pages, 440 pages).
ISBN 7-80113-757-4; ISBN 7-80113-809-0; ISBN 7-80113-832-5
This book, in three volumes, is a collection of some 70 theses written by Chinese and foreign Tibetologists on Tibet's 700 years of history since the Yuan Dynasty. It also has memoirs about the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951, written by people who witnessed the event. Besides, it contains important documents such as the Qing Dynasty 29-article Imperial Ordinance for the More Efficient Governing of Tibet. It is good reference to specialists and scholars who study the history of Tibet. It is also helpful to ordinary readers who are interested in the history of Tibet.

A History of the Revolution of 1911
Zhu Yuhe and others
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 529 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003314-5
On the basis of some newly found historical data and research results, the book studies the Revolution of 1911 by focusing on the interrelations between reform and revolution, culture and society.

A Newly Compiled Book of China's Family Names
Xiao Qihong
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 261 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-211-8
The book is a monograph about Chinese family name culture. On the basis of many ancient books and related historical documents, the author makes a deep an d systematic research on family name culture with the book One Hundred Chinese Family Names as its representative, and gives an account of his unique finding. At the same time, the book -- using folk ballads -- praises outstanding people in all fields of the Chinese civilization so that their stories are easy to understand and remember. The book is a supplementary textbook with high academic value and social significance.

New Sun Zi and Wu Zi: Biography of Liu Bocheng (Biography of PLA Marshals Series)
Zhao Jianguo
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. 422 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-3979-9
Sun Wu and Wu Qi are two famous military strategists in ancient China. Marshal Liu Bocheng in this book is an outstanding military strategist of the People's Liberation Army. From its founding in 1927 until the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the PLA always organized, trained and fought in very hard situations. Some new comers did not even have a gun. But under his command the "Liu-Deng Army" became a very powerful army feared by its enemy.

Strong Pass: Biography of Peng Dehuai (Biography of PLA Marshals Series)
Ji Xue and Zeng Fanhua
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. 340 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-3696-X
Marshal Peng Dehuai showed his unusual firmness of character and revolutionary spirits of resisting all unfairness in his childhood. Before the founding of the PLA he served in the old army, where he had fought for the right of common soldiers. He commanded many battles from the Nanchang Uprising to the founding of new China in 1949. He commanded the "Hundred-Regiment Campaign" in the War of Resistance Against Japan; he served as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Volunteer Army in the Korean War, showing the indomitable spirits of the Chinese people with his strong will and wisdom. He served as the Minister of National Defense after the war. In his later years, he was wrongly persecuted only to be rehabilitated after his death. This biography is a truthful depiction of Peng's loyalty and firmness.

Order of Ceremonies and Symbols -- History, Power and Memory of a Hakka Village
Liu Xiaochun
Beijing: The Commercial Press 2003, 2004. Size: 140×203mm; 258 pages.
ISBN 7-100-03542-2/G · 475
The book is the result of the author's cultural-anthropological field investigation into a Hakka village in south Jiangxi Province. The author studied the natural environment, history, clan organization, customs and folk beliefs of Fudong Village (in traditional anthropological researches, names of villages and people are not real ones). He discusses the inheritance of folk tradition in the past, its revival in modern times and the interrelations between folk tradition and state control.

Casual Talks on Cuisine (Chinese Customs and Cultures Series) (Monograph)
Chen Zhao
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2003. Size: 181×206mm; 188 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-5325-3451-0
The book has five parts: "Staples and Snack," "Famous and Delicious Dishes," "Flavorings and Fruits," "Tea, Alcohol and Drinks," and "Final Remarks." The author points out that Chinese cuisine should put environmental protection, hygiene and health in the first place and develop green food after comparing Eastern and Western eating habits.

The Jews in China (Picture Album) (Chinese-English)
Pan Guang
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2003. 194 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0085-7
This is an illustrated history. It tells of the assimilation of Jews into China's Kaifeng, Henan Province, and contains images from the life of Jews in Shanghai, Harbin, Tianjin, Shenyang, Manzhouli, Hailar, and Qingdao. It gives an account of how Jews struggled and succeeded in Hong Kong, how Dr He Fengshan, known as China's Schindler, saved Jewish refugees, and of Jewish internationalists, such as Jacob Rosenfeld, Hans Muller, and Hans Shippe, who made great contributions to the liberation cause of the Chinese people. In addition, the album records visits of state leaders, and research into Chinese Jews conducted in various parts of the world. The album has Chinese-English edition, Chinese-French edition and Chinese-German edition.

The Jews in Tianjin (Picture Album) (Chinese-English)
Song Anna
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press. Size: 187×258mm; 170 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0513-1
In the 1860s Jews began to settle in Tianjin, and in the late 19th and early 20th century and during World War II still more Jews migrated to the city. In Tianjin Jews had their own community in which they preserve the economic, religious, educational and cultural aspects of Jewish life. World War II did not prevent the Jewish community in Tianjin from maintaining its original lifestyle, nor from becoming a refuge for those that escaped Nazi genocide. The album records this period with detailed historical data and numerous photographs, 200 of which were donated by Jews that are former residents of Tianjin who have since moved to the United States and Israel.

Shining Star of China's Acrobatics -- Xia Juhua (English)
Zhao Ruitai
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. Size: 152×222mm; 204 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03703-X
Xia Juhua is the symbol of Chinese acrobatics. Called "Queen of Pagoda of Bowls," she made great contributions to Chinese acrobatics and gained international reputation for China. The book describes the life experience and art road of Xia Juhua. The book contains many rare pictures about Xia Juhua's life and performances.

Tibetan History and Culture (Monograph)
Compiled by Zeng Guoqing
Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House, 2004. 314 pages.
ISBN 7-105-06334-3
The book is divided into Tibetan History and Tibetan Culture. Its contents include Tibetan history in remote antiquity (before the 6th century AD), Tibetan history in Tang Dynasty (the 7th-9th century AD), its mental culture and material culture, etc.

Tibetan Costume and Ornaments (Picture Album)
the State Council Information Office of China
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2001. 191 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-734-5
This album looks at Tibetan costume and ornaments that embody the long history and culture of various ethnic groups living in Tibet. It is in six chapters: Features of costume and ornaments; costume and ornaments of various localities; official garments; monks' garments; costume and ornaments worn in Tibetan operas and dances; and modern Tibetan fashions. The book comprises 160 color photos for a full introduction of costume and ornaments of various ethnic groups living in Tibet. Besides Chinese edition, the book has also an English edition.

Tomb of Marquis of Zeng (Records of China's Important Archaeological Findings Series)
Tan Weisi
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 204 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01759-8
As the organizer and participator of the excavation of the Tomb of Marquis of Zeng in Hubei Province, the author reproduces by words this important archaeological discovery, especially focusing on the excavation of, researches on and test performance of the unearthed chime bells. The book comprises a lot of rare pictures.

Biography of Zhang Ailing (Biography of China's Modern Writers Series)
Liu Chuan'e
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 352 pages.
ISBN 7-5302-0603-6
Of all biographies of Zhang Ailing, this book has the most rich and accurate materials. Its comments are gentle and to the point. The book has not only the scrupulousness of a scholar's biography but also the lifelikeness and fluency of a literary work. It reaches into the heart of Zhang Ailing as both a writer and woman, which is very helpful for readers to understand mysterious Zhang Ailing.

A History of the Eighth National Party Congress of the CPC
Shi Zhongquan and others
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1998. Size: 140×203mm; 531 pages.
ISBN 7-01-002770-6
The book observes and analyzes the history of the Communist Party of China by focusing on the CPC's Eighth National Congress. The book shows the historical lessons of this Congress, clarifies its historical significance and examines the deep-rooted reason why its line was not carried out through to the end. The book also analyzes the inner relations between the line of the CPC's Eighth National Congress and that of the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and its influence on today. The book made public many rare documents and data that few people knew.

Documentary of Important Events in the History of the Communist Party of China
The Party Literature Research Center of CCCPC
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1993. Size: 140×203mm; 422 pages.
ISBN 7-01-001756-5
The book is one of the Party Document Series, containing 37 articles by different authors, which reveal the truths of major events in the history of the CPC. Main articles include: "An Argument Between Mao Zedong and the Fourth Red Army around the Time of the Seventh Party Congress," "Mao Zedong and the Rectification of Incorrect Styles of Work and the Anti-Rightist Campaign of 1957," "Zhou Enlai and February Resistance," "Ins and Outs of the Special Group for Handling the Case of Liu Shaoqi," "Several of the Anti-'Left' Fights Initiated by Deng Xiaoping in History," "Ten Years of Wind and Rain -- Zhu De in the 'cultural revolution,'" "The Truths of Zhang Guotao's Selling out to the Kuomintang," "Disturbance about Setting the Position of President of the State During the Second Plenary Session of the Ninth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China," and so on.

A Development History of Capitalism in China (I, II, III)
Xu Dixin and Wu Chengming
Beijing: People's Publishing Houes, 1985. Size: 140×203mm; three volumes (760 pages, 1108 pages, 814 pages).
ISBN 7-01-003659-4; ISBN 7-01-000513-3; ISBN 7-01-001166-4
The book is made up of three volumes: The Sprout of Capitalism in China, Chinese Capitalism in the Old Democratic Revolution Period and Chinese Capitalism in the New Democratic Revolution Period. From the analysis of rudiments of capitalism that began to take shape in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the book does researches on the development of Chinese capitalism until the end of the new democratic revolution, including the development of foreign capital, bureaucratic capital and national capital.

Major Events in China's Five-Thousand -- Year History
Ning Ke
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1990. Size: 140×203mm; 1134 pages.
ISBN 7-01-002225-9
This is a reference book listing great events in Chinese history which have great influence on later generations. The book begins with the legendary Yan and Huang Emperors and ends with the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. It has 1216 entries organized in chronological order.

Guide of Rare Archives of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Qin Guojing
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 282 pages.
ISBN 7-01-001899-5
The discovery of the rare archives of Ming and Qing dynasties is considered to be one of the three great discoveries in China's modern cultural history, the other two being the tortoise shells and animal bones with ancient Chinese characters carved on them dating to the Shang Dynasty (c.16th-11th centuries BC) and Buddhist scriptures found in Dunhuang. Based on the results of many years of research, the author gives a detailed account of the origin, content and value of this important cultural heritage, especially how to use the archives.

Chinese Concepts of Civilization
Wang Baozhen and Xu Yuanhe
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1998. Size: 140×203mm; 188 pages.
ISBN 7-5060-1075-5
Focusing on the topic of "concepts of civilization," the book discusses and analyzes the origin, evolvement, connotation, features and law of development of Chinese civilization. The book is divided into two parts, discussing Chinese ancient concepts and modern concepts of civilization respectively and at the same time pointing out their links and differences.

Researches on Chinese Traditional Festivals Culture
Zhao Dongyu
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2000. Size: 140×203mm; 264 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003715-9
The book examines the cultural characteristics, elements and influence of Chinese traditional festivals. The author is interested in the behaviors of those who initiated and participated in the festivals. He discussed the similarities and differences between Chinese and foreign festival cultures. Much space is devoted to examining current significance, cultural function and value system of the festival culture.

Customs of the Dong People and Culture of Rice Growing
Liu Zhifeng
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 294 pages.
ISBN 7-01-002936-9
The book explains the relations between customs of the Dong ethnic group and their culture of rice growing through investigations into the historical origin, ethnic totem, production customs, life customs, eating habits, costume and ornaments, handicrafts and architecture. The book contains some 50 color pictures.

Customs of the Tujia People and Culture of Rice Growing
Liu Zhifeng
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 304 pages.
ISBN 7-01-003362-5
Based on researches of historical data and on-the-spot investigation, the book explains the relations between customs of the Tujia ethnic group and their culture of rice growing with respect to their historical origin, totem worships, sacrifices, productions, marriage, funerals, cuisines, festivals and customs, folk handicrafts, costume and ornaments and architecture of the Tujia people. The book contains dozens of rare photos relating to customs of the Tujia people.

Illustrated General History of Chinese Civilization (I, II)
Chief editor: Wang Tingqia
Shanghai: Shanghai People's Publishing House, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 680 pages.
ISBN 7-208-04799-5/K · 1021
The history of civilization is the main theme of this book. By recording the achievements brought about by civilization over several thousand years, the book examines the social life and characteristics of each historical period, as well as the fruits of material and spiritual civilization.

The Origin of Chinese Ancient Characters
Mou Zuowu
Shanghai: Shanghai People's Publishing House, 2000. Size: 140×203mm; 528 pages.
ISBN 7-208-03150-9/K · 737
As an artist, the author spent much of his life studying Chinese characters from the cultural angle. He offers his unique explanations to the creation, development and functions of Chinese characters.

Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics: First Class (I)
Chief editor: Ma Zishu
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 1999. Hardcover; size: 285×210mm; 490 pages.
ISBN 7-5326-0592-2
China is an ancient country with a civilization of five thousand years and a large number of cultural relics are passed down. After five years' efforts, all volumes of the Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics were completed and published. Ma Zishu, Deputy Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, served as the chief editor of the dictionary. Zhang Wenbing, Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, is the chief adviser of the dictionary. The grading of cultural relics is a highly specialized job. The level of appraisal and the accurateness of appraisal results are largely decided by the knowledge and practical experiences of the appraisers. So, the publisher has invited experts in specific fields of cultural relics' appraisal to serve as the chief editors of different volumes of this dictionary.

Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics: First Class (II)
Chief editor: Ma Zishu
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 1999. Hardcover; size: 285×210mm; 578 pages.
ISBN 7-5326-0593-0
China is an ancient country with a civilization of five thousand years and a large number of cultural relics are passed down. After five years' efforts, all volumes of the Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics were completed and published. Ma Zishu, Deputy Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, served as the chief editor of the dictionary. Zhang Wenbing, Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, is the chief adviser of the dictionary. The grading of cultural relics is a highly specialized job. The level of appraisal and the accurateness of appraisal results are largely decided by the knowledge and practical experiences of the appraisers. So, the publisher has invited experts in specific fields of cultural relics' appraisal to serve as the chief editors of different volumes of this dictionary.

Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics: Second Class
Chief editor: Ma Zishu
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2001. Hardcover; size: 285×210mm; 600 pages.
ISBN 7-5326-0771-2
China is an ancient country with a civilization of five thousand years and a large number of cultural relics are passed down. After five years' efforts, all volumes of the Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics were completed and published. Ma Zishu, Deputy Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, served as the chief editor of the dictionary. Zhang Wenbing, Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, is the chief adviser of the dictionary. The grading of cultural relics is a highly specialized job. The level of appraisal and the accurateness of appraisal results are largely decided by the knowledge and practical experiences of the appraisers. So, the publisher has invited experts in specific fields of cultural relics' appraisal to serve as the chief editors of different volumes of this dictionary.

Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics: Third Class
Chief editor: Ma Zishu
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2001. Hardcover; size: 285×210mm; 432 pages.
ISBN 7-5326-0770-4
China is an ancient country with a civilization of five thousand years and a large number of cultural relics are passed down. After five years' efforts, all volumes of the Picture Dictionary for the Grading of Chinese Cultural Relics were completed and published. Ma Zishu, Deputy Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, served as the chief editor of the dictionary. Zhang Wenbing, Director General of the National Cultural Relics Bureau, is the chief adviser of the dictionary. The grading of cultural relics is a highly specialized job. The level of appraisal and the accurateness of appraisal results are largely decided by the knowledge and practical experiences of the appraisers. So, the publisher has invited experts in specific fields of cultural relics' appraisal to serve as the chief editors of different volumes of this dictionary.

Casual Talks on Festivals (Chinese Customs and Cultures Series) (Monograph)
Gai Guoliang
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2003. 196 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5325-3259-3
The book introduces Chinese festival customs to readers with easy-to-understand language, vivid stories and lots of beautiful pictures.

Women's Ornaments in Different Dynasties of China (Picture Album) (Monograph)
Zhou Xun and Gao Chunming
Shanghai: Academia Press; Hong Kong: SDX Joint Publishing Company, Hong Kong branch, 1997. Hardcover; 319 pages.
ISBN 7-80616-417-0
The book is a large picture album that shows to readers ornaments worn by Chinese women over the past several thousand years. The book covers 30 topics under ten categories.

Costume and Ornaments in Different Dynasties of China (Monograph)
Compiled by the Research Team on Chinese Costume History of Shanghai Theater Academy
Shanghai: Academia Press, 1984, 1998. Hardcover; 324 pages.
ISBN 7-80510-535-9
This large album is a monograph introducing systematically the development of Chinese costume and ornaments over five thousand years. The book describes the characteristics of the costumes of each dynasty, their evolvement and close relations with economy, politics, military, ideology and culture. The book cited quotations about costumes from official and unofficial historical documents and diaries. It also refers to actual clothing kept in museums, as well as depiction of costumes in ancient clay figurines, murals, color sculptures, stone carvings, brick carvings and famous paintings.

Chinese Feudalist Society (Century Library) (Monograph)
Qu Tongzu
Shanghai: Shanghai People's Publishing House, 2003. 260 pages.
ISBN 7-208-04668-9
With all kinds of social phenomena in Chinese feudal society as the subject matter of the research, and with rich historical data, accurate textual researches, the book outlines a vivid social scene.

A Hundred New Archaeological Discoveries in China in a Decade (1990 - 1999) (I, II) (Monograph)
Compiled by the State Cultural Relics Bureau, the Archaeological Society of China and the Chinese Cultural Relics News
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2002. Hardcover; two volumes; 812 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1353-5/K · 601
The 1990s is a very important time for the development of Chinese archaeology. The book examines the top 100 new archaeological discoveries in China during the ten years from 1990 to 1999. Besides a General Introduction, the book is divided into several parts in chronological order: the Paleolithic Age, the Neolithic Age, the Xia-Shang-Zhou period, the Qin-Han period, the period of the Three Kingdoms, the Eastern and Western Jin, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Sui-Tang period, and the Song-Yuan-Ming-Qing period. With both pictures and text, archaeologists narrate the process of the discoveries, showing to readers the actual cultural relics and giving objective assessment of their significance.

Chinese Ancient Buddha Statues: Models and Styles of Buddha Statues (Monograph)
Jin Weinuo
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2002. Hardcover; 226 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1340-3
The book is a collection of theses written in resent years about the models and styles of Buddha statues. It outlines the development of sculpturing the statues of Buddha and its achievements in China. It serves as a reference book for collectors and readers interested in this form of art. Some plates show Buddhist statues kept by the overseas collector Chang Wanyi.

Chinese Archaeology Annals 2000 (Monograph)
Compiled by the Archaeological Society of China
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2002. 480 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1307-1
This book is a summary of the results of China's archaeological work in 1999. It introduces the archaeological researches of the year, new archaeological discoveries in various places, academic developments, exhibitions of cultural relics, academic exchanges with foreign countries, archaeological education, died archaeologists and so on, and collects monographs regarding archaeology published in the year, archaeological theses published on all kinds of periodicals, briefings of excavations and index of ancient imprint documents.

Chinese Archaeology Annals 2001 (Monograph)
Chief editor: Liu Qingzhu; compiled by the Archaeological Society of China
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2002. 538 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1349-7
This book is a summary of the results of China's archaeological work in 2000. It introduces the archaeological researches of the year, new archaeological discoveries in various places, academic developments, exhibitions of cultural relics, academic exchanges with foreign countries, archaeological education, died archaeologists and so on, and collects monographs regarding archaeology published in the year, archaeological theses published on all kinds of periodicals, briefings of excavations and index of ancient imprint documents.

Chinese Archaeology Annals 2002 (Monograph)
Chief editor: Liu Qingzhu; compiled by the Archaeological Society of China
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2003. 614 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1457-4
The book collects and records 288 new archaeological discoveries in various places around China in 2001. It introduces new results of archaeologies of paleoanthropology and the Paleolithic Age, the Neolithic Age, the Shang-Zhou Age, the Qin-Han Age and the Age from the Three Kingdoms to Ming and Qing dynasties and researches on inscriptions on tortoise shells and animal bones and inscriptions on bronze and zooarchaeology. And the book also contains indexes of archaeological bibliography and archaeological theses and newly discovered imprint documents of different dynasties.

A Brief Chronology of Chinese History (Monograph)
Compiled by Cultural Relics Publishing House
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 1994, 2001(second edition). 267 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-0753-5/K · 318
The chronology is a reference book for checking Chinese history and chronicle, whose content includes two parts, that is, "Chronology" and "An Entire Check of Titles of Emperors' Reigns." By comparison of Christian era and historical era, the Chronology part sorted by dynasties lists titles and names of emperors, titles of emperors' reigns and stems and branches of years; and its time span is from Yuanmou Man 1.7 million years ago in Paleolithic Age to the Revolution of 1911. An Entire Check of Titles of Emperors' Reigns is an index of titles, sorted by number of strokes of the first character, which lists their dynasties, emperors and years. The second edition is especially attached with Chronology of Xia-Shang-Zhou Dynasties which was published in September 2000 for convenience of reference.

A General Survey on the Researches on the Origins of Chinese Civilization (Monograph)
Compiled by Institute of Archaeology of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Center for the Study of Ancient Civilization of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2003. 496 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1480-9
The book is both a reference book for monographic study and the first academic work which reflects the research results and opinions of the origin of Chinese civilization. The compilers collect all kinds of theses about the research of the origin of Chinese civilization and put the best of them in the book. The book is of high academic value and practical significance for understanding the origin, development and formation of Chinese civilization and promoting research of the origin of Chinese civilization.

The Formation of Chinese Civilization (Culture and Civilization of China Series)
Xu Pingfang and others
Beijing: New World Press, New Haven: Yale University Press, 2004. Hardcover; 416 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-220-7
This book, co-published with Yale University Press, is the joint efforts of Chinese and American scholars. Dealing with a series of historical issues such as the spread of early Chinese men, the beginning of farmland life and the formation and unification of the Qin empire, with lots of original materials that few people know, the book tries to explain the driving force behind the formation of ancient civilization in China and its development as well as the characteristics of society, ec onomy and culture in ancient China and its position in the history of world civilization. With over 500 pictures, the book is published in China and the United States in Chinese and English at the same time and issued to the world.

An Outline History of China (English)
Bai Shouyi
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 856 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02347-0
The present book gives a brief introduction to the long historical course of development of China from ancient times up to the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The book first gives an outline of contemporary Chinese geography, population, ethnicity and history. It then describes ancient human activities, and the social and historical meanings of ancient mythologies and legends, and gives a concise account of the rise and fall of the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. There follow, in detail or in brief, as appropriate, introductions to the politics, cultural relics, etiquette and customs, relationships between classes and ethnic groups in China, and between China and foreign countries, plus an enlightening description of the country's modern social reforms. There is an index at the back of the book for convenience of reference.

Chinese Archaeology (English)
Yang Yang
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 108 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03114-7
The present book is intended for foreign readers. It introduces over ten important archaeological discoveries in China to give an outline of the long history and mysterious features of China. The book comprises 110 pictures with notes and is attached two post-cards relating to the book for appreciation, collection or decoration. Besides English edition, the book has also French edition.

Chinesische Geschichte (German)
Dai Shifeng
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 240 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03162-7
This is a book of Chinese history intended for ordinary foreign readers. It covers the entire historical development of China, from antiquity to modern times. It describes major events in Chinese history, historical personages, ancient books and anecdotes that might be of interest to readers.

Chinese Ethnic Groups (China Basic Series -- Contemporary Volume)
Wang Can
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 128 pages; with photos.
ISBN 7-5085-0408-9
China is a united multi-ethnic country. The Chinese nation comprises 56 ethnic groups, each with its own long history and unique culture. This book gives a general introduction to the ethnic groups: their population and distribution; the system of regional autonomy for ethnic minorities; social and economic development in areas inhabited by ethnic minorities; protection and development of the cultural heritage of various ethnic groups; education of ethnic minorities; customs and traditions; religious beliefs. The book also gives a brief introduction to every ethnic group, its population, distribution, historical and cultural tradition, clothing, eating habits, religious beliefs, and traditional festivals. The book comprises 100 pictures. Besides Chinese edition, the book has also English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian and Arabian editions.

Chinese Cultural Relics
Li Li
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 152×222mm; 140 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0449-6
Chinese civilization goes back to ancient times, as numerous historical sites and cultural relics testify. This book gives a chronological introduction to representative cultural relics and their inestimable value. It covers Neolithic painted pottery and jade ware; Shang and Zhou dynasty bronze ware; burial figurines from the Qin and Han dynasties; tombstone carvings and tomb murals from the Han and Tang dynasties; Tang Dynasty gold and silver artifacts; and furniture from the Ming Dynasty. It also encompasses grotto temples and Buddhist sculptures, and ceramics. The book comprises 130 color pictures. Besides Chinese edition, the book has also English, French, Spanish and Japanese editions.

Chinese Cuisine
Liu Junru
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 152×222mm; 150 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0541-7
Chinese cuisine is famous all over the world. As customs differ from place to place, so do tastes and cooking skills. Chinese chefs pay great attention to the duration and degree of heat, chopping and ingredients. Chinese cuisine is diverse, reflecting its cultural traditions, folklore, and regional characteristics. This book introduces in plain language Chinese people's dietary habits and preferences. It comprises 120 illustrations. Beside Chinese edition it has also an English edition.

Travel Guide to Tibet of China
An Caidan
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2003. 165 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5085-0231-0
The book takes a look at the marvelous natural and man-made spectacles in Tibet, and gives readers a taste of the characteristic charm of the region. It also provides detailed practical information about tours in Tibet. Besides Chinese edition, the book has also English, French, Spanish, German and Russian editions.

The Historical Status of China's Tibet
Wang Jiawei and Nyima Gyaincain
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 1997. 300 pages; with photos and maps.
ISBN 7-80113-303-X
The book expounds on the close relations between the region of Tibet and ancient China, making use of rich and accurate historical materials, particularly those that demonstrate how Tibet has been a part of Chinese territory since the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). It forcefully refutes the entire "Tibet independence" ideology, and other absurd theories disseminated by the Dalai clique. Besides Chinese edition, the book has also English, French, Spanish, German, and Russian editions.

Social History of Tibet, China: Documented and Illustrated
Jin Hui and others
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2001. 93 pages; with maps and photos.
ISBN 7-80113-021-9
The book contains historical data reflecting political and economic exchanges between Han and Tibetan areas, indicating the relationship between Tibet as a local regime and the central government throughout history. It contains numerous photographs reflecting the system of feudal serfdom prior to democratic reform in 1959. Besides Chinese edition, the book has also English, French, German and Portuguese editions.

Autobiography of Zhou Enlai
Zhou Enlai; compiled by the Second Department of the Party Literature Research Center of the CCCPC
Beijing: People's Liberation Army Literature Press, 2002. 273 pages; with photos.
ISBN 7-5033-1507-5
This is one of the Leaders' Biography Series. In the book, Zhou Enlai recalls his school days as a teenager, his arrest and fight during the May 4th Movement, his high-spiritedness when going to Europe on a work-study program, the complications involved when he went to see Stalin in Comintern, special experiences in the Red Army, the War of Resistance Against Japan and China's War of Liberation, diplomatic activities after the founding of the People's Republic and difficult situation during the "cultural revolution." The book focuses on reflecting his noble character and charisma.

Autobiography of Zhu De
Compiled by the Second Department of the Party Literature Research Center of the CCCPC
Beijing: People's Liberation Army Literature Press, 2003. 328 pages; with photos.
ISBN 7-5033-1593-8
This is one of the Leaders' Biography Series. Marshal Zhu De is a very important figure in Chinese revolutionary history. In his early life he joined Tongmenghui (Chinese Revolutionary League). He took part in the Revolution of 1911, the Yunnan Uprising and the Campaign to Uphold the Provisional Constitution, and later the Northern Expedition, the Agrarian Revolutionary War, the War of Resistance Against Japan, the War of Liberation, and then made great contributions to the socialist construction of new China. The book collects his speeches, reminiscences and talks about himself made at different time and in different situations, from which readers can know his way of thinking, his life experiences and the great character formed in battles and wars.

A Turning Point -- 1947 in China
Jin Chongji
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 534 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01750-4
With rich materials and photos, the book clearly depicts the process of change in strengths of the CPC and Kuomintang in China in 1947. The author uses materials not only from the CPC, but also talks and reminiscences of those on the Kuomintang side, and cites many reports and comments of the media at that time in order to reproduce historical scenes.

Model of Stateliness: Biography of Luo Ronghuan (Biography of PLA Marshals Series)
Huang Yao
Beijing: Chinese People's Liberation Army Publishing House, 2001. 363 pages.
ISBN 7-5065-4149-1
For famous people, their family lives and anecdotes always attract the attention of the public. The influence would be bigger if they try to hide them. Marshal Luo Ronghuan is such a "great but silent general." He is a model of carrying out instructions of superiors and a model of putting forward original proposals. His experiences in the army, his relations with women and his family life, just like his silent temperament, have a mysterious charm. So he is called "Model of Stateliness."

The Story of Zhuang Zi (English)
Zhang Fuxin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 110×180; 822 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03070-1
Zhuang Zi is a great thinker, philosopher and writer of the Warring States period and the representative of Taoism after Lao Zi. His book Zhuang Zi, which is an enduring work of human cultural heritage, is bold, unstrained and free in mind with strong emotions. The theme of the book is the life of Zhuang Zi which is full of legendaries and frustrations. The book will help readers understand Zhuang Zi the person and his thoughts and theory.

Entering Shanghai -- Guide for Living in Shanghai
Chief editor: Chen Qinjian
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 300 pages.
ISBN 7-5326-1218-X
The book is compiled especially for compatriots from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and foreign countries, foreigners and Chinese people from other provinces who come to live and work in Shanghai. The content of the book includes features of Shanghai, Shanghai people, traditional local products, culture and consumption, entertainment in Shanghai, places of interest and natural scenery, traffic and tourism, social etiquette, experience of living in Shanghai, social security organizations, restaurants, medical treatment, hotels and so on. It is both a guide for life in Shanghai and a reference for enterprises and businessmen.

Mao Zedong: Man, Not God
Quan Yanchi
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. Size: 140×203mm; 224 pages.
ISBN 7-119-01445-5
This book is written on the basis of the reminiscences of Li Yinqiao, who had served as Mao's bodyguard for many years. The author gives an impartial depiction of the world-famous statesman Mao Zedong, recording faithfully the life and thoughts of Mao as a husband, father, comrade in arms and peasant's son. Many materials in the book are published for the first time, which provide readers a new angle of view at Mao Zedong.

Miscellanea of My Diamond Marriage
Zhou Yiliang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 184×130mm; 246 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01648-6
The book is a memoir of the famous historian Zhou Yiliang in celebration of the 60th anniversary of his marriage. The book describes his family background, school life, studying abroad, life as a teacher and friendship with other scholars. The 100 pictures in the book show his interesting life segments.

A History of Military Strategists (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Xiaowei
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 196 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6346-6
The book introduces 46 representative military strategists in different periods of the Chinese history: pre-Qin period, Qin-Han period, Wei-Jin and Southern and Northern dynasties, Sui-Tang-Five dynasties, Song-Liao- Jin-Yuan period and Ming-Qing dynasties.
The History of Chinese Civilization Series is an encyclopedia about Chinese civilization written by famous experts and scholars. Hu Sheng is the honorary chief editor, and Jiang Liu is the chief editor. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences was the organizer of the project and it took five years to finish it. The series consists of 100 volumes, covering the field of economy, politics, military affairs, philosophy, history, literature, art, science and technology, food and drinks, costume and ornaments, transportation, architecture, geography, customs and so on. The book is interesting because all authors try to explain history by telling stories.

A History of Mausoleum (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Qingzhu and Li Yufang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 194 pages, with illustrations and maps.
ISBN 7-5000-6341-5
Mausoleums of emperors are the products of history, but they have new forms and features as time passes. Based on archaeological findings and historical documents the book briefly but systemically introduces the development history of mausoleums of ancient Chinese emperors and kings.

A Marginal Tribe (I, II, III, IV)
Lin Ci and others
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 188 pages.
ISBN 7-5434-4809-2
The present series has four volumes: Shangrila Kingdom, Fuyin Valley, Pleated Skirt and Notes of the Basha Miao Village. In the margin of the society, there is a group of pure and simple people who live a unique lifestyle. The authors of the series present to readers the fresh and pure life of this group of people by recording what they have seen and heard there with words and photos.

A History of Weapons (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Yang Yi and Yang Hong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 193 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6289-3
The book introduces the birth and development of weapons in ancient China. It explains the features of every kind of weapons and armors and their functions in ancient wars. It also introduces the invention of gunpowder and primitive firearms and their functions in wars, as well as the development history of firelock in the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

A History of Silk Books (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Chen Songchang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 179 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6342-3
The book gives a brief account of the excavation, spread, editing and research of silk books and discusses the titles, years when they were copied, shapes, content, and nature of silk books. While it focuses on the content of silk books unearthed at Mawangdui, the book also introduces the discovery and spread of silk books of the Chu Kingdom, and summarizes the researches on silk books.

A History of Glassware (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
An Jiayao
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 199 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5916-7
The book discusses the invention and development of glass in ancient China. Through it, the book attempts to show the changes of ancient Chinese people's aesthetic taste, values and religious beliefs, as well as cultural and technological exchanges between China and foreign countries.

A History of Silk (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Kexiang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 200 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6239-7
The book gives an account of planting of mulberries, keeping silkworms, silk reeling and weaving, scouring and bleaching, printing and dyeing. It talks about production relations, ways of operation, distribution of producing areas, production techniques and technology, silk trade and the spread of silk weaving technology abroad.

A History of Grain Transport by Water (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Jiang Taixin and Su Jinyu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 179 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6255-9
The book is divided into five parts, which are respectively devoted to the origin and development of grain transport by water in ancient China, the history and changes of agricultural areas and their construction through the dynasties, opening and maintenance of waterways for grain transport, grain transport in ancient China, and the relationship between grain transport by water and the Chinese society and economy.

A History of the Great Wall (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Ou Yan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 205 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-5899-3
Over 2,000 years ago, the states of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty built walls for defense. Later, defense walls were built in the Qin, Han, Northern Wei, Sui, Jin and Ming dynasties, running through several provinces and regions in northern China. The book narrates the history of the Great Wall, which has a significant, profound influence on the Chinese history.

A History of the Yangtze River (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wei Jiaxiong and Hua Linfu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 180 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-5908-6
This book gives an introduction to the origin of the name of the Yangtze River, the history of the exploration of its source, the history of the course of the river and its natural geographical changes, and the opening of the golden route. It also narrates the development histories of some important towns along the river, and the histories of famous lakes and mountains and scenic areas along the river valley.

A History of Cities (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Fu Chonglan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 157 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6246-X
This book gives a comprehensive survey of the development of society, economy, politics, military affairs, science, technology and culture in cities throughout the ancient Chinese history. It also discusses the comprehensive roles of such subjective and objective factors as water and land transport, regional development, planning and design, architectural art, culture and folklore in the development of cities.

A History of Taoism (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Ka
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 184 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6285-0
This book gives a brief account of the development history of Taoism from before the Qin Dynasty to the modern times, outlining the origin, flourishing, changes and decline of Taoism. It covers the Taoist philosophy, sects, scriptures, doctrines and ways of self-cultivation.

The Road of Deng Xiaoping
Chief editors: Liu Jianjun and Ma Fengzhen
Beijing: China Youth Press, 2004. 353 pages.
ISBN 7-5006-5825-7/A · 28
This is the first comprehensive, truthful record of Deng Xiaoping's great life full of frustrations. The book has 27 chapters: "From Deng Xixian to Deng Xiaoping," "Founding the Seventh and Eighth Red Army," "The First Tribulation in His Political Career," "From Ruijin to Northern Shaanxi," "A Great Feat in Taihang Mountains," "Construction of the Border Region," "Defense of Shangdang," "Marching into Dabie Mountain," "The Decisive Battle at Huaihai," "Pressing Onward to Southwest China," "Liberation of Tibet," "The First Dispute within the Party after the Founding of the People's Republic of China," "Differences in the Pursuit," "Debates with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union," "Relegation to Jiangxi," "He Enraged the 'Gang of Four'," "At the Critical Moment of the History," "Bringing Order to the Chaos," "Leading the Rural Reform," "Presiding over the Draft of the Historical Resolution," "Launching the Reform of Urban Economic System," "Opening a Path amid Great Difficulties," "An Ingenious Concept," "The Disarmament," "The 'Three-Step' Development Strategy," "Founding the Third Generation of Central Leadership," and "Talks in Southern China."

A History of Maps (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhu Lingling
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 199 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-6343-1
In time order, the book highlights the features of map drawing in each dynasty, focusing on topographic maps, military maps, city maps, the Map of China of the Qing Dynasty, and the Map of Western Regions.

A History of Geography (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Du Yu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 84 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6328-8
The book gives a brief account of the development of geography in ancient China, the people's knowledge of the geographical environment obtained from their life and production experiences, and some geographical works written before the Qin Dynasty, such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas and Yu Gong.

A History of Place Names (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Lin Fu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 201 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-6334-2
The book contains five chapters, talking about the origin, development and lifespan of names of places; the origin of names of famous mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and plants and animals used in the names of places in China; the origin of names of the capital, provinces, cities and autonomous regions in China; names of places created after their shapes, names of places containing numbers, colors, and so on.

A History of Dunhuang (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Yang Baoyu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 179 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6302-4
The world-famous Mogao Grottos and the tens of thousands of ancient books and documents promoted the birth and development of the Dunhuang studies. This book is an account of the history and culture of Dunhuang and their important status in the history of the Chinese civilization.

A History of the Legalist School (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Sun Kaitai
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 154 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6231-1
The Legalist School was one of the many schools of thought during the periods of Spring and Autumn and Warring States. This book gives an in-depth, insightful analysis and study of the institutional reforms in Wei and Chu states launched by Wu Qi, a representative of the Legalist School, the two institutional reforms launched by Shang Yang in the State of Qin and their respective significance, and the far-reaching influence of the Legalist School on the feudal society after Qin.

A History of Local Annals (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wei Jiaxiong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 170 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6278-8
This book narrates the whole history of local annals from their conception, birth, taking form, development and flourishing, illustrating it with the social and economic values of the local annals of the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties and their role in today's construction of material and spiritual civilization.

A History of Costumes and Ornaments (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhao Lianshang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 199 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5917-5
This book gives a systematic account of the use and development of clothes, hats, shoes, ornaments and hair styles of imperial families, aristocrats, officials and common people in the Chinese history.

A History of Buddhism (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wei Daoru
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 163 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6261-3
This book gives a brief account of the state policies on religions that restrained the development of Buddhism in various historical periods, the significant events and reforms of Buddhism, main figures and their deeds and thoughts, and so on. It also describes the source and core of the basic theory of Buddhism, and the complicated relationship between Buddhism and traditional Chinese culture, which has developed from conflict to coordination and merging.

A History of Reforms (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Zijin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 164 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6329-6
This book analyses the different types of reforms, and the relationship between reform theories and practices through the Chinese history. Through a study of the phenomenon of reform according to ancient principles, it sees through some characteristics of the traditional Chinese culture.

A History of Palace Architecture (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Yang Hongxun
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 144 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6287-7
This book gives an account of the origin and development of Chinese palaces in simple language, and illustrates it with examples of typical palaces through the dynasties.

A History of Ancient Pagodas (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Zuochen
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 157 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6242-7
In chronological order, this book gives a brief account of the development of ancient pagoda in various ages, including the features of various kinds of pagodas in building materials, structure, style and technique, their regional differences, and their respective historical statuses and roles.

A History of the Forbidden City (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Jiang Shunyuan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 190 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6271-0
This book gives a systematic account of the history of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It consists of two parts. The first part is devoted to the origin of the name "Forbidden City" and its artistic achievements, focusing on the Hall of Supreme Peace and its symbolic significance. The second part contains textual researches on such events as "paying respect to the heavenly palace," "palace examination" and "attending to court affairs from behind a screen," and on anecdotes of Shunzhi and Qianlong emperors and Empress Dowager Cixi.

A History of Ancient Jade Ware (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Lu Zhaoyin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 179 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5898-5
This book gives a comprehensive account of the Chinese jade culture, dividing its history from the Neolithic Age to the Ming and Qing dynasties into several stages, including origin, development, flourishing, maturing, the new replacing the old and new development. It also describes the close relationship between jade ware and ancient Chinese religions and beliefs, ritual systems and ethics.

Old Towns in Guangdong (Tour Around Old Towns in China Series) (Monograph)
the editorial office of the Old Towns in China Series
S hijiazhuang: Huashan Literature and Art Publishing House, 2004. 197 pages; with photos and maps.
ISBN 7-80673-473
Including Old Towns in Guangdong and Old Towns in Guangxi, this series describes in detail the present situations of 33 old villages and towns in Guangdong and 32 in Guangxi in simple, vivid language and with many pictures. It is valuable for collection, and makes a good guide for tourists.

A History of Civil Service System (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Xie Baocheng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 189 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6245-1
This book gives a whole picture of the evolution of ancient Chinese civil service system by describing the changes in its five aspects, which are: central decision-making system, central administration system, local administration system, supervision system and military system. It also probes into the relationship between the monarchal power and the civil service system, and the advantages and disadvantages of the management system of officials.

A History of the Silk Road on the Sea (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Du Yu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 195 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-6234-6
This book gives a comprehensive, detailed description of the cause of development of the silk road on the sea through the history, activities along it, and its impacts on the Chinese and foreign politics, economy and cultures.

A History of Coastal Development (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
An Jing
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 180 pages; with maps and photos.
ISBN 7-5000-6340-7
This book gives an account of the historical facts of territory expansions during the reigns of First Emperor of Qin Dynasty and Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty, the forming of the famous silk road on the sea, and Zheng He's seven epic voyages to the Western Ocean, focusing on the history of development of coastal ports, Taiwan and South China Sea Islands. It also describes the rich produces in the Chinese sea areas and the construction of the modern Chinese navy.

A History of the Exchanges Between Han and Tibetan Cultures (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Zhong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 173 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6241-9
Against the background of the political and economic exchanges between the Han and Tibetan peoples, this book probes into the founding and development of the relations between the two peoples and the history and characteristics of the exchanges between Han and Tibetan cultures from such aspects as history, religion, Dunhuang studies, medicine and calendar.

A History of Chinese Characters (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Guo Xiaowu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 175 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6337-7
Focusing on the origin and evolution of the Chinese characters and their status in the development of the Han culture, this book probes into the beginning of Chinese characters from the perception of the combination of drawings and titles, and into the link between the oracle bone inscriptions and the inscriptions on ancient bronze objects from the perception of the connection between the cultures of Shang and Zhou dynasties.

A History of Maritime Navigation (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Jie and others
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 191 pages; with maps and illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6295-8
This book gives a general picture of the development of Chinese maritime navigation civilization from ancient to modern times through such topics as figures in navigation, events in navigation, navigation technology, ports and their management organs, maritime laws and regulations, and changes of ship companies.

A History of the Yellow River (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Xin Deyong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 175 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-5909-4
In vivid language, this book gives a systematic account of the history of the Chinese ancestors' knowledge about, development and utilization of the Yellow River, changes of the course of the river, the history of soil erosion in the river basin, and the important role the river has played in the Chinese history.

A History of Paintings (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Fushun
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 169 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5918-3
In time order, this book gives a detailed account of the important events, schools, artists and their works in the Chinese painting history.

A History of Currency (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Jingcheng and Li Zude
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 177 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6230-3
Based on detailed, accurate archaeological materials and documents, this book gives a thorough account of the origins, forms, circulation, production of currencies in various historical periods, and discusses the currency policies of the central government, and the relationship between currency and such aspects as society, politics and economy.

A History of Firearms (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Yucheng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 190 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6338-5
Based on historical documents and archaeological findings, the book gives a full account of the development of Chinese firearms by dividing it into three stages, namely, the origin, the period dominated by barreled shooting weapons, and the period when the Western firearms were introduced into China and influence traditional Chinese firearms, recognizing the status of China in the history as the country where firearms were first invented.

A History of Measurement (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Guan Zengjian
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 187 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6258-3
This book gives a brief account of the origin and development of measurement in ancient China, and discusses in plain terms such complex topics as the ancient Chinese people's theories, ways, management and practice of measurement, and the social functions of measurement.

A History of Furniture (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Zongshan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 157 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6265-6
This book gives a brief account of the development history of furniture, characteristics of furniture in different ages, and the relationship between furniture and the social and cultural patterns. The author suggests that the Chinese furniture history can be divided into the early and late classical furniture periods, and gives a clear basic line and dominating law of the development of Chinese furniture.

A History of Supervision (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Zheng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 184 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5924-8
This book gives a full account of the development and evolution of the supervision system in ancient China from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the establishment and duties of supervision organs and official positions through the feudal dynasties. It elaborates the effect of implementation of the supervision function on the thriving and decline of feudal dynasties, and reveals the development law and main features of supervision systems in various historical periods.

A History of Bamboo Slips (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Zijin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 181 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-5000-6286-9
This book narrates the history of discovery and study of bamboo slips, including the rich cultural contents of bamboo slips, especially their value as historical records and academic value in such aspects as politics, economy, society and military affairs.

A History of Means of Transport (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zheng Ruokui
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 206 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6275-3
In plain terms, the book gives a systematic, detailed description of the origin and development of means of transport in ancient China, including the primary means of transport in ancient China, means of transport in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Qin and Han dynasties, and the period of Sui, Tang and Five dynasties, and so on.

A History of Economic Thoughts (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhu Jiazhen
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 183 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6290-7
This book gives a systematic account of the economic thoughts and views of over 70 representative figures of different historical periods, dynasties and schools during the more than two millennia from the period before the Qin Dynasty to the modern time.

A History of Military System (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Zhaoxiang and Wang Xiaowei
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 192 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6303-2
The contents of this book covers such aspects as the system of military leadership, army structure and establishment, system of military service, management system, communication and liaison system, and military law through various dynasties.

A History of Archaeology (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhu Naicheng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 210 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6304-0
Following the motif of the development of archaeology, this book gives a systematic account of the development of epigraphy, the predecessor of Chinese archaeology, from its origin in the Song Dynasty to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and its evolution into archaeology in the early 20th century, based on the important progresses in archaeological findings and studies. It also includes the rise of archaeology in China and the main achievements up to the 1990s.

A History of Imperial Civil Examinations (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Shangying
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 184 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5922-1
The book narrates the whole process of the origin, development and decline of the imperial civil examination system, and its contents and characteristics. It analyzes the positive, progressive role it played in the history of the Chinese feudal society, and points out its negative, backward effects.

A History of Confucian Temples (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Qu Yingjie
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 179 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6252-4
The first full, systematic account of the Confucian Temple, this book narrates in detail the establishment, renovation and development of the Confucian Temple in Qufu, and the Confucian temples established as academies in the capitals of various dynasties, such as Luoyang in Han and Wei dynasties, Jiankang in the period of Six Dynasties, Chang'an in Sui and Tang dynasties, and Beijing in Ming and Qing dynasties.

A History of Mining and Metallurgy (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Tang Jigen
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 174 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6332-6
Proceeding from the stages in the development of the metallurgical industry in ancient China, the book analyzes the social background of the origin and development of the ancient mining and metallurgical industry. It gives a clear narration and summary of the level of mining and metallurgy in different ages, and discusses the far-reaching influence of the development of metallurgical industry on bronze smelting and casting technology and iron smelting technology, and on social and historical progress and social reform.

A History of Etiquettes and Customs (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Guimin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 204 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6331-8
This book narrates the origin, development and evolution of the Chinese etiquettes and customs concerning marriage, childbirth, child education and provision for one's parents from before the Qin Dynasty to the modern time. It contains detailed descriptions of various etiquettes and customs of various areas and ethnic groups from the imperial family to the common people, focusing on their ethical significance.

A History of Traveling (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Huang Shilin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 212 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6297-4
The book gives a survey of traveling in China since ancient times. It includes the historical backgrounds, features of traveling and stories of some travelers in different ages, focusing on the travels of representative figures in various times.

A History of the Han-Manchu Cultural Exchanges (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Ding Yizhuang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 187 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6248-6
The book narrates the history of Han- Manchu cultural exchange during over 200 years from the founding of the Manchu empire to the Revolution of 1911, covering such aspects as politics, economy, literature, language and customs.

A History of Mongolian-Tibetan Cultural Exchanges (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Ding Shoupu and Yang Enhong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 211 pages; with illustrations
ISBN 7-5000-6335-0
The book gives an account of the military and political activities of the Mongolians in Tibet, and the spread of Buddhism and culture in the Mongolian areas by monks of the Sakya and Gelug sects, including the exchange and mutual complementation between the two peoples in philosophy, literature, folklore and medicine.

A History of Cotton and Flax Textile (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Kexiang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 194 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6238-9
From the angles of productive forces and relations of production, the book gives an account of the cotton and flax textile production in the history, including ways of operation, places of production, structure of products, production tools and techniques, especially the major inventions and innovations in flax and cotton growing, preparing, weaving, printing and dyeing.

A History of Residential Buildings (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Bai Yunxiang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 186 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6311-3
The book gives a systematic account of the origin and development of the traditional Chinese residential buildings, and the main types and basic features of extant traditional residential buildings. It analyzes the role of natural environment and human society in the formation and development of residential buildings and their relationship. It also summarizes the main characteristics and fine traditions of Chinese residential buildings.

A History of Agricultural Science and Technology (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Genpan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 196 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6269-9
The book narrates the origin and development of Chinese agriculture, the taming, introduction and utilization of animals and plants, innovations and development of traditional agricultural tools, and the traditional Chinese system of agricultural science, revealing the rich contents and immense achievements of the traditional Chinese agriculture and agricultural science and technology.

A History of Seven Ancient Capitals (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Yuchun and Chen Liangwei
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 200 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-6244-3
The book gives a systematic account of the architectural structures and layouts of the seven ancient capitals of China and their evolution and heritage, the main architectural complexes in the capitals, social life in the capitals in ancient times, and such aspects related to the capitals as politics, economy, culture, military affairs, geography, history and reform.

A History of Bronze Ware (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Cao Shuqin and Yin Weizhang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 188 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5915-9
The book narrates the thriving and decline of the Bronze Age in the Chinese history and their causes, illustrating with examples of bronze ritual instruments, musical instruments, tools, weapons and ornaments. It also includes the outstanding achievements of ancient artisans in smelting and casting technology.

A History of Confucianism (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Sun Kaitai
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 208 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6257-5
The book gives a systematic account of the formation and development of Confucianism, the main body of the traditional Chinese thought, focusing on the anti-superstition thought of Wang Chong; and demonstrates the compatibility and adaptability of Confucianism with examples of the thoughts of the idealist philosophy and the philosophy of mind.

A History of Prose (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zheng Yongxiao
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 174 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5925-6
The book narrates the nature, origin, genres, changes and influence of Chinese prose, focusing on the detailed analysis of the artistic achievements of the prose by pre-Qin philosophers, classical prose of the Han and Tang dynasties, and rhythmical prose of the Six Dynasties, and showing the outline of development of prose in three millennia, and important writers and their works in various historical periods.

A History of Funeral and Burial Culture (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhang Jiefu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 171 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6232-X
The book narrates the thriving and decline of the funeral and burial culture through various dynasties, including the funeral and burial thoughts and practices of various ethnic groups, dynasties and sects, their different characteristics and influences in the history.

A History of Commerce (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wu Hui
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 221 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6236-2
The book narrates the development of commerce from bartering in kind to the national industry and commerce, including the famous figures of various dynasties who made contributions to development of commerce, policies, laws, regulations and reforms beneficial to the development of commerce, and the difficulties in the development of commerce.

A History of Historiography (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Xie Baocheng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 194 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6336-9
The book gives a survey of the six stages of the development of Chinese historiography from its origin to the mid-20th century, and the basic characteristics of each stage. Meanwhile, it focuses on the formation and development of the three major historical record series in ancient China, and analyzes the basic features of traditional historiography and its advantages and disadvantages.

A History of Stone Carving (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhao Chao
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 191 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6268-0
The book devotes its most part to inscriptions of various kinds from the ancient China in time order, referring to relevant historical facts. It also gives scientific explanation of the origin and evolution of various types of stone carving.

A History of Poetry (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Tao Wenpeng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 192 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5920-5
The book gives a brief account of the origin and development of Chinese poetry from ballads in remote antiquity to the modern poetry after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The author surveys the thought and art of Chinese poetry, and analyzes important schools of poetry and representative poets and their works.

A History of Stone Artifacts (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Zongshan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 180 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5913-2
Through a study of the Chinese stone artifacts, the book reveals the basic scale and general situation of their development. It also enumerates the brilliant achievements in the long history of the Chinese stone artifacts, especially the artistic achievements and characteristics of different ages.

A History of Grottos (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Chang Qing
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 184 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6237-0
The book gives a brief account of the origin and development of the grotto temples from Eastern Han Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty, the development of the art of Chinese grotto temples, such as the early grottoes along the Hexi Corridor, Yungang Grottoes in Datong and Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang from the Northern Wei Dynasty, and its decline after the prosperous time of the Tang Dynasty.

A History of Collection (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Xuemei
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 161 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6274-5
The book gives a brief account of the concept, features and origin of collection and collection culture, characteristics of collection in different historical periods, especially in modern times, the relationship between collection and primitive beliefs, origin of properties, wars, religions and funeral and burial culture, and the special collection hobbies of emperors and scholars.

A History of Academies (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Fan Kezheng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 184 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5929-9
The book gives a full account of the origin and development of Chinese academies, including famous figures who taught and presided in academies during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties; and the organization, management, teaching, sacrifice offering, collections of books, block-printing, buildings and finance of academies during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

A History of Calligraphy (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhu Shoudao
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 184 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5928-0
The book traces the origin and development of the Chinese calligraphy in several millennia from the pre-Qin Dynasty periods to the late Qing Dynasty, giving a systematic account of the characteristics and schools of calligraphic art, calligraphers and classical books of various dynasties.

A History of Water Control (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Guo Songyi
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 183 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6262-1
Divided into several topics, the book narrates the stories and anecdotes of figures in flood control in the Chinese history in time order.

A History of the Silk Road (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Meng Fanren
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 204 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-6339-3
Through the export of silk to the West, the silk fad in Rome and vying for silk, the book explains the conditions of the Western Regions, transport between China and the West, the concept and scope of the Silk Road, the relationship between the three, and the development of the relationship, showing the transport lines along each section of the Silk Road, and the natural scenery and historical relics along the road.

A History of Buddhist and Taoist Temples (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Chen Kewei
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 208 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6272-9
The book gives a detailed account of the layout, architectural structures and interior arrangements of Buddhist and Taoist temples, and briefly explains the dissemination, thriving and decline of Buddhism and Taoism in China.

A History of Porcelain (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Xie Duanju and Ma Wenkuan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 206 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5912-4
The Chinese porcelain has been highly reputed in the world for its long history, fine quality, beautiful decoration, and diversified shapes. The book gives a systematic, detailed account of the development history of porcelain for several millennia.

A History of Sports (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Cui Lequan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 192 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5914-0
The book gives an account of the origin, development and evolution of such national sports as balls, martial arts, track and field, chess and water sports, and folk entertainments, including the organization and management of sports of ethnic minorities and traditional sports, and the introduction of Western sports into China in modern times.

A History of Astronomy (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Feng Shi
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 226 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6263-X
The book gives new explanations to the origin of ancient Chinese astronomy, the formation of the system of 28 constellations, the establishment of the system of Four Symbols, the development of the star chart, and the evolution of the concept of the universe.

A History of State Farms (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhang Yindong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 170 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6264-8
The book narrates the form of production of state farms, their existence and development levels in various dynasties, and their important role in frontier development and promotion of merging of different ethnic groups as a product of the development of the society, economy and the centralized government system in ancient China.

Origin of the Chinese Civilization (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Du Jinpeng and Jiao Tianlong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 168 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5907-8
Using the up-to-date theoretic method in the academic circle, the book gives a systematic, brief account of the embryo, formation and gro wth of the Chinese civilization, including the characteristics of its origin.

A History of the Four Treasures of the Study (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Li Xuemei and An Jiuliang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 170 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6348-2
Citing a lot of historical records and archaeological achievements of the modern times, the book narrates the origin, development and collection of Chinese "four treasures of the study" from the point of view of a scholar of collection.

A History of Physics (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Bing
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 196 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6296-6
The book gives a brief account of the features of Chinese physics from the remote antiquity to the first half of the 20th century, important books and figures, concept of the matter, and thoughts on physics, including the origin and main contents of the knowledge of physics, major achievements, and the status of Chinese physics in the world history of science.

A History of Tibetan Palaces and Monasteries (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhao Huimin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 160 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6247-8
The book gives a systematic account of the history, architectural structures, mural art, Tangka paintings, scriptures and Buddhist statues of the most representative Tibetan palaces and monasteries, such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery.

A History of Traditional Chinese Opera (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Weimin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 169 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5927-2
The book gives a full account of the origin and development of traditional Chinese opera, including the Southern Opera in the Song and Yuan dynasties, Yuan-dynasty Zaju, serial dramas of the Ming and Qing dynasties, local operas in the Qing Dynasty, and the reform of opera in the late Qing Dynasty.

Stories of Small Towns (10 Vols)
Ruan Yisan and others
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 152 pages.
ISBN 7-5434-4650-2 (Six Towns South of the Yangtze River)
The book series includes ten volumes: Six Towns South of the Yangtze River, Tunbao in the Depth of Mountains, Qiantong in the Embrace of Fascinating Scenery, Daban Town, The Border Town of Fenghuang, A Tour in Kuche, Yingtun, Xichehe, A Tour in Gushui, and The Old Town of Chikan. The old towns with a long history still maintain their ancient flavors, which attract the tourists to listen to, look at, remember and touch the inerasable memories wherever they go. This series offers the reader unique experience.

A History of Fiction (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhou Zhongming and Wu Jiarong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 207 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5921-3
The book narrates the development of the legends of the period from pre-Qin Dynasty to the Eastern and Western Han dynasties, the supernatural and biographical fiction of the Wei, Jin and Six dynasties, legends of Tang and Song dynasties, scripts of storytelling in Song and Yuan folk literature, and fiction of the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the brilliant national heritage of classical Chinese fiction. It also comments on the representative writers and the characteristics of the ideas and art of their works.

A History of Changes of the Chinese Territory (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Du Yu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 187 pages; with maps.
ISBN 7-5000-6344-X
The book gives an objective account of the changes of the Chinese territory in the history from the angle of historiography.

A History of Dark Learning (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Chen Yongming
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 187 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6256-7
Tracing the development history of the Dark Learning, the book gives a systematic account of the various stages of its development, relevant figures, concepts and propositions. It describes the ways of thinking of ancient scholars in their pursuits during times of moral depravity and wars.

A History of Schools (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Fan Kezheng
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 166 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5919-1
The book gives a full account of the origin and development of Chinese schools during 4,000 years from the Xia and Shang dynasties to the Revolution of 1911, including the characteristics of school development in various historical periods, and the education system, teaching contents and management of schools.

A History of Chinese Textual Exegesis (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhou Xinyan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 168 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5926-4
The book gives a brief account of the origin and development of Chinese textual exegesis, including its scope, contents, methodology and characteristics, as well as specialists and their works.

A History of Post Roads and Post Houses (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Zijin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 177 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6313-X
The book explains the post system consisting of post roads and post houses in ancient China, which served military and political purposes and promoted strengthening of arms and administrative improvement in various historical periods, and which reflected the social conditions of those periods.

A History of Medicine (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhu Jianping and Huang Jian
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 192 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6266-4
With 40 topics, the book focuses on some medical scientists in the development history of Chinese medicine, including Bian Que, Zhang Zhongjing, Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao and Li Shizhen, and their representative medical works, theories and technological achievements.

A History of Tea (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Renxiang and Yang Huanxin
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 167 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6312-1
Beginning from the origin of tea growing in China, the book explains the growing, drinking and spread of tea in China, and the development of Chinese tea drinks and the rich contents of Chinese tea culture from such aspects as tea studies, tea products, tea sets and tea ceremonies.

A History of Printing (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Luo Zhonghui
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 209 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6310-5
The book gives a detailed account of the characteristics of printing technologies and immense achievements of the printing and publishing industries in various periods from the Tang Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty, including feudal regimes' control and use of the printing and publishing industry, representative publications and major printers.

A History of Phonology (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhang Huiying
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 175 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6349-0
The book traces the evolvement of Chinese phonology from the remote past, middle ancient times to modern times. It also introduces achievements on the study of phonology at home and abroad. 

A History of Wine (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Yuan Lize
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 186 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6330-X
The book gives a brief introduction to wine and wine culture, including origin, manufacture, management, variety, ceremony, custom and amusing episode.

A History of Yuanmingyuan Park (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wu Boya
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 169 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6270-2
The book introduces the construction process and superb art of gardening of Yuanmingyuan Park, while giving the background of the park's construction as the best time of the Qing Dynasty under the reign of Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong. The book also identifies the unique role of Yuanmingyuan Park in Chinese and Western cultural exchange of the 18th century. It strongly condemns the Anglo-French and Eight-Power Allied Forces for invading China and burning the Yuanmingyuan Park, reflecting the prosperity and decline of the Qing Dynasty and the fast changing history.

A History of Gardening (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Yang Hongxun
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 166 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6314-8
Following the ideas guiding artistic creation, the book traces the development of gardening, from the early hunting ground, to garden for sightseeing, and then to natural landscape with mountains and waters as background. It also introduces royal and folk gardens of different periods, their construction scale, scenery, content and artistic achievement, and their influences on the gardens in other countries in the East and West.

A History of Canal (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Fu Chonglan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 157 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5910-8
The book gives a systematic account of the origin and development of canal dating from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Qing Dynasty. It gives a detailed explanation of its conditions and historical positions at different times, as well as its roles in society, economy, politics, military affairs, and city construction.

A History of Acrobatics (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Cui Lequan
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 188 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-5911-6
The book traces the origin and evolvement of Chinese acrobatics, explaining the cultural background, characteristics, mode of performance, organization, spirit of the times, and roles in Chinese civilization.
 
A History of Prime Ministers (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Liu Huichun
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 152 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6333-4
The book divides the prime minister system of China into four stages: origin, establishment, development and decline. Representative prime ministers and their historical roles are explained in the book to show the different features of the prime minister system at different historical periods.

A History of Papermaking (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Zhang Dawei and Cao Jianghong
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 177 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6243-5
Beginning with our ancestors' thirst for paper, the book gives a detailed account of the birth of papermaking, the production of paper, its development in different dynasties and its role in the exchanges with foreign countries.

A History of Philosophy (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Gu Fang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 156 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6298-2
The book traces the origin, development and evolvement of Chinese philosophy. It is divided into seven chapters to explain philosophy of the pre-Qin period, Western and Eastern Han dynasties, and Wei, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

A History of Cultural Exchange Between China and Arab Countries (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Song Xian
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 152 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6345-8
The book gives a brief account of China's contacts with Arab countries over about 1,300 years from the 7th century to the 19th century. It talks about Du Huan's travel to Arab countries, Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean, and Sino-Arab maritime trade, the spread of Islam in China and how the four great inventions of ancient China were introduced to Europe by Arabs.

A History of Christianity in China (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Wang Meixiu
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 173 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6235-4
The book gives an account of the historical and cultural background of Christianity's entering China at different periods, the time and range of its spread in the Tang, Yuan, late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It also talks about how the sects of Christianity were banned and their development since the 19th century, as well as the activities of representative missionaries and their roles in the history of Christianity.

A Tour of Chinese Folk Custom (10 Vols)
Zhang Boshan and others; chief editor: Lin Yanjiao
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press, 2002.
ISBN 7-5434-4719-3
The series is composed of 10 volumes: Immense Forest and Snowfield -- Rich Fragrance of Black Earth, Yellow River -- Warm Cradle (volume one), Yellow River -- Warm Cradle (volume two), North and South of the Yangtze River -- Heaven on Earth (volume one), North and South of the Yangtze River -- Heaven on Earth (volume two), Treasure Island in Coastal Areas -- Enchanting Southern Wind, Southwestern Border -- Beautiful Land (volume one), Southwestern Border -- Beautiful Land (volume two), Snow-covered Plateau -- A Sacred Land, and Gobi Desert -- Long Silk Road. Each volume, with text and 240 pictures, gives an account of the rich and varied cultures and customs of different ethnic minorities and their homeland, such as festival celebrations, births, weddings, funerals, cuisine, ethnic songs and dances, folk arts, religious beliefs and special products. 

A History of Sino-Japanese Cultural Exchange (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Feng Zuozhe
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 190 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6233-8
With the Sino-Japanese relations of different periods as the background, the book traces the history of cultural exchange between China and Japan over several thousand years, focusing on big events and influences, and important figures' activities and roles.

A History of Zhuangyuan (Number One Scholar) (History of Chinese Civilization Series) (Monograph)
Song Yuanqiang
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2000. 175 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5923-X
The book is divided into five parts. It gives an account of the imperial civil examination system and origin of zhuangyuan (Number One Scholar), emphasizing the palace examination and important ceremonies after it. It has a list of 600 Number One Scholar, with their names, native places and marks. It gives an account of the political and academic achievements and works of some zhuangyuan, as well as some cultural relics and legends.