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Author: Shen Qiwei
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The author admires Professor Li for his detailed explanation of historical genres and deeply grasps the essence. This book is outstanding both in style and analysis. Many regimes during the Two Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties periods rose and fell swiftly, often with founders as outstanding figures of their generation but successors being tyrannical and foolish, with profound lessons to be learned almost everywhere. A Detailed Explanation of Chinese History Series. The Song Dynasty was a significant era in Chinese history. Yan Fu pointed out: "If one were to study the changes in human nature and governance of the times, then the history of the Song Dynasty is most worthy of attention. China has become what it is today, for better or worse, and nine out of ten of what it has become can be attributed to the Song Dynasty." Chen Yinke also believed: "The culture of the Huaxia nation has evolved over thousands of years, reaching its peak in the Song Dynasty. This book provides a detailed introduction to the rise and fall of the Song imperial family and the lives of some commoners. First, comprehensive understanding. Professor Li Dongfang not only had a thorough grasp of the past, but also understood the strengths and weaknesses of various studies, particularly excelling in the evolution of official positions, rituals, geography, culture, and academia. Thus, in lectures, he could integrate and connect everything effortlessly; in writing, he could cite credible evidence and reason logically. Divided, each forms a history of a dynasty. Second, selecting the essence and using it broadly. Comprehensive understanding is not only the foundation of narrating history but also the product of wisdom and the source of profound insights. Professor Li achieved a unique understanding of the key to historical development, the merits and faults of historical figures, the essence of academic trends, and the flexibilities and rigidities of institutional establishment, with insightful arguments in every aspect. This book is part of the 'A Detailed Explanation of Chinese History Series,' which narrates the history from the establishment of Western Jin to the unification of the Southern and Northern Dynasties under Emperor Wen of Sui in the form of storytelling. The author is a renowned popular history writer, well-versed in historical facts, with elegant writing. The entire book follows Professor Li Dongfang's 'storytelling' style, making it highly readable. Professor Ma Xianxing, Director of the History Department at National Taiwan University, comments that the 'Detailed Explanation' style allows readers to enjoy the leisurely mood of reading 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' while gaining historical knowledge surpassing that of 'Records of the Three Kingdoms.' The first five 'Detailed Explanations' have been well-received by readers. Now, the entire nine volumes of 'Detailed Explanations' from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Republic of China are being released together, and it is estimated that their impact will be even greater.