读史使人明智。学习本国历史不仅可以增进学生的智慧，提高学生的人文素养，而且可以帮助学生更加了解自己民族的文化与精神。本套《中国通史》是按照现代新型教育理念，结合中国历史教学素质教育的最研究成果编写的。全书按照中国历史发展的时间顺序，根据朝代的更替，将总体内容分为两册，共二十二章，每章均以珍贵的历史图片配合通俗易懂的文字叙述，全方位介绍了各个朝代的历史主题，生动、真实、全面、客观地反映了中国历史中的重大事件、重要人物、科技文化的突出成就，内容涵盖政治、经济、军事、文化、外交、科技、法律、宗教、艺术、民俗等各个领域。本书着重于引导学生探讨中国历史发展的规律，培养学生从历史学习中肖取知识营养和智慧的兴趣。它以浅显易懂的文字和极具历史价值的图片，让学生对中华民族的发展有真切而直观的感受，非常适合青少年阅读和学习。(Histories make men wise. Studying history of our country can not only enhance student's wisdom and improve their humanistic quality, but also help them understand the culture and spirit of our country. The General History of China is compiled according to the modern-type educational concept and the research results of quality-oriented education of Chinese history teaching. According to the chronological order of Chinese history development and replacement of dynasties, the book is divided into two volumes, including twenty two chapters. Combining precious history pictures with straightway written description, it introduces the history themes in all-directions, reflecting the big matters, major figures and the outstanding achievements in scientific and cultural field vividly, authentically, comprehensively and objectively. It covers the contents in politics, economy, military, culture, diplomacy, scientific, legal, religion, art and folk custom fields. The Book focuses on exploring the regular pattern of Chinese history development and developing students' interest of getting knowledge nutrition and wisdom from history learning. It uses simple and clear description and pictures of historical value to make students have an intuitive feeling for the development of Chinese nation, which is suitable for juvenile to read and learn.)