A Comprehensive History of Chinese Politics

Author: Qi Tao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: ★ The main editor of this Comprehensive History of Chinese Politics, Qi Tao, states in the Postscript that: "In recent years, numerous comprehensive and specialized histories have emerged, covering political institutions, thought, economy, beggars, refugees, and more. Yet, there has been a lack of a systematic Comprehensive History of Chinese Politics, which is undoubtedly a significant gap in the fields of history and political science." This Comprehensive History of Chinese Politics consists of 12 volumes and over 4 million words, spanning from the dawn of political thought in ancient times to the convening of the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China at the beginning of the new century. It consistently reflects the "living" history of people, depicting a grand panorama of Chinese political history. Whether it concerns the rise and fall of dynasties, domestic and foreign policies, or the waxing and waning of various political forces; whether it addresses political reforms, political reforms, or the political activities and historical destinies of diverse political figures—all are presented objectively and thoroughly. In many evaluations of major political events and figures, the analysis is incisive and thought-provoking.