Old Photos - 12

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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Photos can better preserve the truth of history, thanks to their irreplaceable and unalterable independent voice. Unfortunately, when narrating history, the independent voice of photos is often not given the respect it deserves. Even in books that extensively use photos, they are merely supplementary evidence for some historical conclusions or illustrations of certain historical concepts. "Old Photos" attempts to change this by placing photos at the center of observation, allowing them to speak for themselves. Sometimes, the messages and implications contained in photos far exceed what can be covered by a few simple historical conclusions. Only by acknowledging and listening to the voice of photos can history become vivid and lively. The 12th issue of "Old Photos" collects the following old photos: "Record of Great Public's Turmoil," "The Confusion of Lineage," "Reading This Family," "To My Wife: Past and Future," "Searching for Wang Shen and You," "Allison M. Harris's Days at Qi Lu University," "Storing Ice in Cellars," "A Flood Control Measure 97 Years Ago," "Sailing Boats," and "From 'Stable' to 'Apartment.'"