匠心独运的人类文明史研究新著——读解光云、房列曙主编的《中外文明史纲》

A Unique Perspective on the History of Human Civilization——A Review of A Brief History of the Chinese and World Civilization by XIE Guang-yun and FANG Lie-shu

《中外文明史纲》是一部系统介绍中国和外国文明精要的著作。该书力求突破传统的文明史编著构架,以神话、宗教、哲学、政治、经济、军事、文学、教育、艺术、新闻出版、生活习俗等文明史的具体内涵为主线,释介中国文明和外国文明的演进轨迹与发展规律。体例新颖、内容丰富、史论结合,具有鲜明的时代特色和较高的学术价值。

A Brief History of the Chinese and World Civilization is a new book that systematically introduces the essence of the Chinese and world civilization. Using the connotation of mythology, religion, philosophy, politics, economy, military affairs, literature, education, arts, news publications, and the life custom as the main theme, it introduces the evolution history of the Chinese and world civilization as well as the laws governing it, trying to break away from the traditional compiling structure. With its novel style, rich contents, and a combination of history and comments, the book is characterized by the times and great academic value.