Chinese Agrarian Civilization: A Brief History for the New Era provides a comprehensive overview of China's profound farming heritage, exploring its role as a foundational cultural force and a wellspring of national wisdom. Organized chronologically, the book spans key areas including crop domestication, farming tools, water conservancy, and food culture, with a focused examination on the origin, cultivation, and global exchange of staple plants. Integrating perspectives from agricultural ...

Mount Tai is more than a mountain—it is a living chronicle of Chinese civilization. In this captivating book, Professor Zhou Ying, a preeminent scholar of Mount Tai studies, unlocks its mysteries not through academic treatise, but through stories. From ancient emperors performing sacred rites to poets seeking inspiration, from the legends of the goddess Bixia to the prayers of everyday pilgrims, Zhou weaves rigorous research into a rich narrative tapestry.Elegantly written and deep...

Mount Tai, known as the Eastern Great Mountain in China, boasts rich historical and cultural heritage, which has long been intertwined with the “Mountain Porter” spirit. The Mount Tai Porters are a product of China’s traditional society and its labor culture. Though the development of the economy and society today gradually drained the demand for mountain porters, the “Mountain Porter” spirit has profound historical significance and serves as an inspiration for modern society. This book pr...