Although "On Crimes and Punishments" is not a lengthy book, its impact is extremely profound, and it is hailed as one of the most important classic works in the field of criminal law and even law in general. The original edition of this book was published in 1764, and it is the first work in human history to systematically discuss the principles of crime and punishment. Since Professor Huang Feng first translated it into Chinese in 1993, this book has been listed as a required reading for those studying criminal law in China.