Ocean and civilization
Author: Lincoln Payne
Publishing House: Tianjin People's Publishing House
Douban score: 8.9
Content abstract: Although 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water, historical narrative has always been land-centered. The author shifts the narrative focus from land to water, leading readers to see history through the ocean. These materials are undoubtedly precious and rare.
Recommendation: This is a world history from the perspective of ocean: sea power and trade, territory and war.
World History in Twelve Maps
Author: Jerry Broton
Publishing House: Zhejiang People's Publishing House
Douban score: 8.6
Content abstract: This book selects 12 world maps of different countries and historical stages. Through these, the author reveals a secret fact to us: maps are not objective and true records, but are influenced by ideas and motives. By interpreting the ideas and motives behind maps, we can understand the styles and spirits of different times.
Recommendation: 12 map, 12 historical points: take you to another angle and analyze the process and trend of world history.
Three-day tour of Pompeii
Author: Alberto Angela
Publishing House: China Social Sciences Publishing House
Douban score: temporary absence
Content abstract: In 79 AD1October 24th 10, Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, so the nearby city of Pompeii was devastated and a large number of citizens were killed. It was not until modern times that archaeologists discovered this once ancient Roman metropolis site and the remains of the victims.
With the help of archaeologists and volcanologists, the author recreates the people of Pompeii before and after the volcanic eruption, restores the disaster and fully shows the scenes before and after the catastrophe.
Suggestion: travel through time and space and be there. Take you deep into the ancient society and see the scenery.
Beauty of the Earth: A Visible Brief History of the Earth
Author: Patrick Dwayne
Cartography: Jean-Fran ois Buoncristiani
Publishing House: Xinxing Publishing House
Douban score: temporary absence
Content abstract: Written by experts from French National Museum of Natural History, French Geological Society, UNESCO and other institutions, with more than 200 high-definition restoration maps of prehistoric relics, creatures and landforms. Presents you with a visible 4.6 billion years of long earth growth history.
Recommendation: How much do you know about the place where we have lived all our lives?
mourning apparel
Author: Liu Zongmin
Cartography: History of Sanpin Longshi
Publishing House: Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House
Douban score: 8.9
Content abstract: The author observes and understands with a professional eye, and expounds the uniqueness and extraordinary of each common weed. In his works, every grass has its own beauty and function, and it contains the tenacity and beauty of life.
Suggestion: Please observe carefully! Where you turn a blind eye, there is hidden beauty that you ignore.
Food infographic: an encyclopedia of food with visual taste
Author: Luo Luo
Press: Beijing United Publishing Company
Douban score: 7.8
Content abstract: Each page introduces the ins and outs of a kind of food: more than 200 informative pictures, 1700 kinds of ingredients. This is a food encyclopedia for you to wipe your mouth while reading.
Recommendation: People who are fascinated by food can benefit a lot from this book.