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1. l'introduction : Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north of the Himalayas. It is home to the indigenous Tibetan people, and to some other ethnic groups such as Monpas and Lhobas, and is inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people. Tibet is the highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft). It is sometimes referred to as the roof of the world. 2. le Preface Stories from The Marriage ofSongtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng The Journey of Monk Xuanzang and Introduction of Buddhism Whirlwind of the Islamic Warriors Folktales and Myths The Creation of the World Where Did I Come From ? Today's Answers to How Mankind Originated Lost Glory, the Tubo Kingdom Ancient Names, Tubo and Tibet Myths of the YarlungValley Songtsen Gampo and His Children Tibetan Buddhism The Turbulent History of Tibetan Buddhism .

With the history of Western Civilization as a reference line, this book corresponds each development period of Chinese civilization with the counterpart of Western Cultivation, to facilitate readers to have a deeper understanding of the great contribution made by Chinese civilization in human history. The book has vivid text, exquisite illustrations, involving in all aspects of China's politics, economy, history, culture and art. More than 100,000 Chinese characters constitute the popular book depicting the 5000 years' Chinese history and profound culture, allowing overseas eaders to enjoy the pleasure of reading at the same time of understanding the basic situation of China. 该书以西方文明发展史为参照线，将中华文明在各个时期的发展与之对应，便于读者更加深刻地认识华夏文明对于人类历史所作出的巨大贡献。书中的文字生动，插图精美，涉及到中国的政治、经济、历史、文化艺术等方方面面。以十几万字就写出了中国5000年的悠久历史和博大精深的文化的普及读物，让海外读者在了解中国基本情况的同时充分享受阅读的愉快。

A Reader on China is a one-volume book intended for general interest readers. It provides a basic introductory guide to Chinese civilization, including Chinese history, philosophy, culture, and society. Chapters geography, prehistory and mythology, ethnic minorities, feudal states, origins of language, philosophy and moral culture, traditional religious beliefs, family life, food and diet, art and literature, Chinese aesthetics, science and technology, and discoveries and inventions.