The Yellow River Culture highlights the cradle of the Chinese civilisation—the Yellow River—and explores its origins as the backbone of China, its growth and its influence on the development of the country. This book is part of the Chinese Civilisation series which seeks to inform, inspire and ignite curiosity about one of the world's oldest civilisations.
“The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation. With its unique geographical environment, the Yellow River Basin, the birthplace of the long-standing Chinese civilisation, has nurtured the splendid Yellow River culture. Over time, the Yellow River culture, as the mainstream, integrated with many other cultures in China and kept learning from other civilisations in the world. Just like the thousands of streams that will eventually merge into a vast ocean, they have gradually grown into the colourful and brilliant Chinese civilisation.”
From the Preface
The Editorial Committee
List of Figures
Series Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 Breed: The Yellow River Coming Far from the White Clouds
I. The Upstream: High above the Mountains and the Clouds Is the Source of the Yellow River
II. The Midstream: From Taohuayu in Zhengzhou to Hekou Town in Inner Mongolia
III. The Downstream: Tracing to the Sea
Chapter 2 Germination and Growth: Thousands of Bends, Miles of Sand
I. The Dawn of the Yellow River Culture: The Buds of the Early Neolithic Civilisation
II. Dahe Village on the Bank of the Yellow River: Development of the Yellow River Culture in the Neolithic Age
III. The Great Diversion of the Yellow River, Dayu’s Water Control and the Birth of the Country
Chapter 3 Root and Soul: The Yellow River Flowing in the Middle
I. Finding Roots in Heluo Basin: The Yearning of Our Hometown in Henan
II. Soul-casting in the Central Plains: Core of Civilization Achievements
III. Unifications and Divisions: The Growth and Development of a Multi-ethnic Unified Country
Chapter 4 Fusion and Revival: An Irreversible Trend
I. The Northward and Southward Spread of the Yellow River Culture
II. Inclusiveness and Incorporation: Absorption of Heterogeneous Culture
III. Brilliance and Glory: Influence of the Yellow River Culture on Foreign Countries
IV. Everlasting Growth: Spirit of Regeneration and Creativity of the Yellow River Culture
Appendix: A Brief Chronology of Chinese History
Index
Basic Information
- 978-629-7646-37-4 (Paperback)
