Ma Boyong makes people laugh at a brief history of China

This book is a concise and vivid history of virtue in China over two thousand years. Breaking with the traditional logic of historical writing based on dynasties, individuals, or events, the author takes a novel perspective on the virtues of dynasties, exploring the history of China from the Warring States Period, Qin and Han Dynasties to the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, unraveling a theory of dynastic succession, "mandated by Heaven," hidden within the historical scroll of victors and losers. This book brings the stereotyped fragments of history to life, making you laugh at first glance and sigh afterward. The book not only reveals the hidden side of well-known historical dynasties such as the Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms, Sui, Tang, Song, and Yuan, but also recounts the rise and fall of lesser-known regimes such as the Former Zhao, Former Yan, Former Qin, Liu Song, and Later Zhou. In a lively and humorous manner, the author reveals the absurdity and helplessness behind history.

出版日期/Publication Date：April 1, 2020
出版社/Publisher：湖南文艺出版社
出品方/Imprint:Bo Ji Tian Juan
页数/Page: 256