This series has been very well reviewed and is broadly recommended. It is written from a Taiwanese perspective, employs the latest findings in historical research and is presented in a concise and attractive comic book format.

This ten-volume set covers a millennium of compelling political, cultural and social change in Taiwan and provides insights into the fascinating lifestyles and values of the numerous ethnic groups that have inhabited the island at various stages during that period.

The 10 volumes: 1. Ancient Times: Austronesian Origins. 2.The Dutch Era: A Paradise for European Adventurers. 3. The Koxinga Period: The Rise and Fall of the Jheng Regime. 4.The Cing Dynasty (I): Leaving the Mainland for Taiwan. 5. he Cing Dynasty (II): The World of the " Wandering Bachelors ". 6. The Cing Dynasty (III): Construction Under the Shadow of War. 7. The Japanese Era (I): The Backyard of Japan' s Capitalists. 8. The Japanese Era (II): The Age of Awakening. 9. The Post-World War II Era (I): In the Realm of the Strongmen. The Post-World War II Era (II): Reform and Openness.

Published by Thirdnature. English version by Wu Mi-cha, Robin J. Winkler, Ang Kaim, Sharon Lai, and Brian A. Kennedy.

ISBN 9576965721