The Xinhai Revolution in an American’s eyes

Unlike most of the books, which are being written by contemporary scholars with the aid of old documents, The Chinese Revolution was written at the time of the revolution by Judson Brown, an American missionary.

Film star returns as a writer

Taiwanese film star Brigitte Lin made a long-awaited return to the spotlight last Sunday at Peking University Hall with her first book, Window in the Window.

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Luxurious textiles, exacting tailoring and lush trimmings abound in this glorious volume that celebrates the evolution of European dress through two centuries.

Artists introduce their creative context

Many Chinese artists have found international fame in the last three decades. Their efforts have introduced the world to China’s contemporary culture.

Tolerance key to a better society

Many modern problems, such as pollution, corruption and moral bankruptcy, have their root in the world’s breakneck pace of development.

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The year is 1016 and England burns while the Viking armies blockade the great city of London. King Ethelred lies dying and the England he knows dies with him; the warring kingdoms of Mercia, Wessex and Northymbria tremble on the brink of great change.

Geerk Mak calls for tolerance, unity in Europe

The divisions between nations are growing vague as people accept a broader, ultra-union on the European continent, Geerk Mak said at the book release of In Europe at Beijing Normal University last Sunday.

Neuroscientist’s book says nature wins out over nurture

For the past several decades, the old argument of nature versus nurture has tipped to the nurture side – the belief that all of a child’s failings can be blamed on its parents and society.

Literature a venue for women’s voice

People often make special mention when a book is written by a female writer, but why doesn’t anyone mention when one is written by a male writer?

The annals of Xinhai

When Spring Festival came in 1911, few realized they were on the eve of the end of the feudal era. “In that year, everyone’s destination would be decided by the grand history,” Zhu Yong writes in the foreword of Xinhai Year.