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 If you are a reader with a preference for history, then The Story of Mankind will be a treasure trove for you. Its story begins in ancient times with the origins of the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations, the glories of the Greek and Roman eras, following the thread of the rise of religion to the development and evolution of medieval society, from the rise of cities, the Renaissance, to worldwide changes and revolutions in various countries. While tracing the historical threads of some of the major nations, it also tells the stories of some important historical figures, commenting on their merits and demerits. In this book, Fannone unfolds a very grand picture of history, inviting the reader to stand atop a tower and look down on the rushing river of history.

 If you are a reader who gets worried when you hear about "history books," The Story of Mankind may also be a treasure trove for you. More than one Chinese writer and scholar has said that reading Fang Long's book is as interesting as reading a novel. And this particular book has the potential to correct many people's prejudices about "history books".

The Story of Mankind is not a mere history book; it contains a profound reflection on the past and present of mankind and a poetic hope for a better future for mankind. As the famous scholar Ms. Qian Mansu says, Fang Long "is not an esoteric theorist, but he does not necessarily lack his own system and ideas"; his writings "choose topics that basically revolve around the most essential issues of human existence and development, and the spirit that runs through them is rationality, tolerance, and progress"; "his goal is to challenge human ignorance and bigotry, and he takes the approach of popularizing knowledge and truth, making them common knowledge. common sense."

The metaphor of Fanon as "the knight who challenges ignorance and bigotry" is not only appropriate but also imaginative. In some of his most famous works, such as The Story of Mankind, Tolerance, The Story of the Bible, and The Home of Mankind, there is a consistent theme that can be summarized as the word "tolerance," which is not an unprincipled accommodation based on ignorance, but a wise tolerance. Under this theme, Mr. Fannon has always maintained a chivalrous and romantic style.

2023-01-16

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