A General History of the World is the author's most important work in recent years, which is divided into two volumes:1the world before 500 years and1the world since 500 years. * * There are seven versions. Because the author adopts a brand-new historical viewpoint and method in this book, that is, he regards the whole world as an inseparable organic unity, examines the emergence and development of human civilization in various regions of the world from a global perspective rather than from a national or regional perspective, and focuses on historical movements and events that have a great impact on the historical process of mankind, trying to reflect the opposition and interaction between the local and the whole.

I recommend two books about the history of China.

First, Qian Mu's Outline of National History.

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The Outline of National History is a general history of China. Because it is written according to the style of college textbooks, it should be concise, pay great attention to it and omit trivial details. The content is in academic thought, political system, social atmosphere and international situation, taking both into account, but seeking mastery, knowing the reasons for the rise and fall of chaos, and hearing its consistency, so as to participate in Chen Wuzhi's national life spirit. As for the details of his characters and the preparation of his career, it depends on the reference and self-extension of teachers and readers themselves. The main purpose of this book is to discover its mutual influence and its successive evolution and development, so as to provide reference for China people to deal with various events in the present era.

Two, Fan Shuzhi's Sixteen Lectures on National History is a college textbook with clear framework and concise language description, which is very good for beginners to read.

The textbooks produced by Beijing Normal University are also quite good, but I personally think they are too professional and a little too much for amateurs ... These textbooks are for my postgraduate review. Of course, if you are interested in the development of professional history, I recommend the textbook of Beijing Normal University.