New book records triumphs, trials of ancient civilization to the present day

The recorded history of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization is not just a national treasure but also opens the doors to an understanding of what is still an enigma to the West.

China: Images of a Civilization, published in English by the Foreign Languages Press, unveils the fascinating story of China through vivid illustrations and well researched facts.

The book falls neatly into two segments: pre- and post-1840 China.