Peking University and Modern China

Author: Xiao Chaoran
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The author believes that Peking University is an important source of modern Chinese civilization and also an important source of modern Chinese political development. This book discusses this source and the living waters it has generated, i.e., the relationship between Peking University as a source and modern Chinese society, history, and development. From a clear and swift stream at the beginning, it absorbed tributaries, developed into a wide and mighty river and vast lakes, nourished and covered the land of China, giving rise to new civilization and new politics—this is the China of today. To say so may elevate Peking University, but the original contributions it made to the development of modern Chinese society and history, and the profound impact of those contributions, are undeniable. Professor Xiao Chaoran, the author of this book, is a "person" in the study of the history of Peking University. In this book, Professor Xiao combines the history of Peking University, the history of the May Fourth Movement, and the history of the Communist Party of China with the early history of its figures. Based on original materials, he delves into the depths, uncovering the rich details of the history before the May Fourth Movement. His writing is fluent and engaging, making it a pleasure to read. This book is the culmination of Professor Xiao's life's work and his final work.