中国历史十五讲 (XV Chapters on Chinese History)

The 15 themes in this book can sump up the essence of Chinese history. China is rich in ancient history, we have many historical records, yet the college students and readers know little about Chinese ancient history. As a result, this book will talk more about the ancient Chinese history. Modern Chinese history is not the focus of this book, because high school history class talks a lot on this part of history, and other courses in college such as political and theoretical subject also covers the content of Chinese modern history. And the history of the PRC, in particular the socialist modernization with Chinese characteristics is fully explained in the book.