Chronicles of the Han Family recounts a century of upheavals experienced by the Han family, the leading family among Tianjin’s eight prominent families and founder of the Tianchenghao business. The Han sisters were among the first generation of Chinese women in the 20th century to receive modern education. Their experiences and choices offer a window into the rise and fall of a traditional family amid a time of change. Focusing on the Han family, the book also touches upon prominent families such as those of Li Lianpu, Mei Yiqi, Fu Tong, Kuang Shoukun, and Wei Lihuang, thereby involving a broader historical scope and reflecting the rich complexities of the era. The author blends personal documents - letters, diaries, photographs and interviews - to reconstruct the joys and sorrows of earlier generations and their inner struggles into the broader narrative of Chinese history. The book seeks to present the vast and intricate tapestry of the era through individual lives, uncovering the unique value of each individual and painting a layered, multidimensional picture of the history.