World history is a valuable source of information for us to understand the development and evolution of human beings, and it is also an important source of wisdom and enlightenment for us.
However, the impression left by world history is that it is too boring, and the characters, events, and intricate relationships cannot be seen or remembered. It wasn't until I watched "A World History of the Stars" that I realized that world history can also find fun in a light-hearted atmosphere.
The language of this book is humorous, in line with the modern trend, the author Wang Lei is a senior historical research scholar, he regards the entire history of human civilization as a variety show, ethnic groups and countries as contestants, draft, a brother, the ring competition, the kicking competition is wonderful, the contestants who appear have different styles, popular, angry, highlight, black type, there are self-abandonment and retirement halfway, there are perseverance, not only shine on the stage, but also leave a valuable platform for children and grandchildren - their children and grandchildren take over the baton and continue to defend the ring on the stage.
From the origin of civilization to modern times, each article begins with a concise "chronology of major events", that is, the corresponding major events in China and foreign countries in the same period, so that each reader can have a horizontal perspective and a clearer understanding of history.
The book is full of pictures and texts, and 33 cute illustrations add to the interest of the book, bringing historical events and characters to life, making it easy for people to read the dazzling moments of the history like a paragraph, and read the 5,000-year-old world history talk show in one go.
This book presents a complete context of world history, divided into antiquity, medieval history, modern history, and modern history.
From the formation of the Sumerian city-state before 3500 B.C., to the end of Uruk culture, to the initial unification of Egypt and the appearance of the Pyramid of Khufu, we have witnessed the splendor of ancient civilizations, and witnessed the discovery of the new continent by Columbus, the Battle of Waterloo of Napoleon, and the war for the independence of the United States......
In the ring of the Chinese nation, it is not inferior at all, each player shines on the field, the champion is replaced alternately, and sometimes, the seven players are guarding respectively, leaving a strong touch of color on history.
In the era of male power, they believed that women were a curse, pampering their wives was a move to destroy the country, and the demise of the Shang Dynasty was counted on Daji, who was nothing more than a victim of the great war of dynasty change.
Daji's story is familiar to us, but few people know that at the same time in another country in the world, there was also a war, and there was also a "man of the blame" who was not "worthy of the name".
How similar is history, the Trojan War that took place in the Western ring, Helen, the "first beautiful woman of ancient Greece", was also a backstabber. Mycenae's desire to regain Helen, the queen of Sparta, was nothing more than an excuse.
"A World History of the Stars" is a good book worth reading, which introduces the history and culture of the world from various aspects such as human beings, civilizations, cultural relics, battles, rise and fall, etc. It interprets history from a new perspective, and realizes that only by adapting to the times and obeying public opinion can we walk more steadily in the defense. If you love history, then this book must not be missed.