Who founded China? What religious beliefs do the Chinese hold? What defines Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? The first volume of the series "China's History in Comics - Foundations of Chinese Civilization" answers these questions and many more. "Foundations of Chinese Civilization" focuses on ancient China. It introduces philosophies such as Confucianism and Daoism, recounts the history of the Silk Road, discusses the Qin and Han dynasties, and describes the process of China's unification. Author and illustrator Jing Liu approaches Chinese history with the sensitivity and timing of a gifted storyteller. He presents narrative threads that encompass the political, economic, cultural, and personal aspects.