During the War of Resistance, the study of history

Author: Tian Liang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The book comprehensively studies the historiography of Chongqing, Yan'an, and occupied areas during the War of Resistance against Japan, outlining the development of wartime historiography and expanding the research fields of the history of the War of Resistance. The book begins by taking readers to the battlefield amidst gunfire and the specific historical scene of the Chinese nation's blood-soaked resistance. The author also examines the historiography of scholars such as Lu Simian, Qian Mu, Liu Yizheng, and Miao Fenglin during this period, classifying them as a "cultural nationalism" historiographical school. While their research styles and themes may differ from those mentioned above, their core essence remains the same—focusing on developing national cultural resources and strengthening the fighting spirit of the Chinese people. The saying "To promote nationalism, one must first promote the study of history" can be seen as a characteristic of this historiographical school during the war. Studies on Historiography during the War of Resistance raises several noteworthy issues. National spirit is the sublimation of ideological culture, values, national psychology, and national traditions formed and continuously developed through long-term life practices in a nation. Itly reflects a nation's worldview, life philosophy, values, as well as the thinking patterns and behavioral ways it follows. It is not only a spiritual bond that maintains national unity and ethnic solidarity but also an intrinsic driving force for the continuous development and innovation of the nation. In terms of content, this book is considered a groundbreaking work in mainland academia for its study of Miao Fenglin's historiographical thought; its examination of the nationalist tendencies of the new textual research school and its research on the War State Strategy Group also yield significant insights.