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Quest for Chinese Culture was written by one of China's most well-known and highly respected writers, Yu Qiuyu. Yu has dedicated his life to studying and writing about Chinese culture. This book was written for people, both Chinese and Western, who do not have a deep knowledge about Chinese history and culture. Acting almost as a history primer, Quest for Chinese Culture introduces the complete development path of Chinese culture and the progress of its history, starting from the Yellow Emperor and then to Lao Tzu, Confucius, Mo Zi, Qu Yuan, Sima Qian, and many historic politicians. He also introduces famous poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and more.

• Who was Huángdì?
• Chīyóu's Progeny
• Lǎo Zǐ and Confucius
• Brilliant Black
• The Táng Posts
  
• The Taoist's Tower
• Shānxī Guilt
• Shànghǎinese

  《寻觅中华》精选中华文明史和文化史上的代表性人物和经典故事，将中华文化的源源流长娓娓道来，试图从中引出一条清晰完整的中华文化发展之路，从而厘清中华文化的精髓及其成为四大文明古国中仅存的硕果的原因所在。作者从中华文化的源头黄帝开始，按照历史的前进脉络，逐一讲述了中华文化史上的璀璨明星，从老子、孔子、墨子到屈原、司马迁，从曹操父子、魏晋七贤到陶渊明、李白、杜甫，从王安石、司马光、朱熹到耶律楚材、曹雪芹。叙事宏大、条理清晰、语言精辟、发人深省。