Author: Zhu Weizheng
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: This book, compiled in a unique way, gathers the highlights of research findings by Chinese scholars from around the world. Organized either chronologically or by topic, each section stands independently while collectively forming a cohesive whole. Each scholar has their own area of expertise and distinctive writing style, yet all integrate learning, philosophy, literature, and history, with insights spanning both China and the world, ancient and modern. Their thoughts soar like the great Peng bird, striking three thousand li into the sky, and their minds are as clear as autumn moonlight in a still river, free from empty words. Filled with original insights and fresh ideas, each stands out with their own style. Holding one volume allows one to savor its essence and explore its profound meanings; placing a set on the desk resembles a continuous chain, showcasing the boundless beauty of the academic world. Zhu Weizheng, a renowned historian and scholar of intellectual and cultural history. Mr. Zhu has always opposed empty talk in scholarship, advocating for empirical research to counter the speculative and arbitrary trends in ideological fields. This book is a collection of the essence of Mr. Zhu's academic works, reflecting his research direction and achievements, making it an invaluable read for understanding the history of Chinese culture. (“Academic Gems” series newly launched!)