Victory in the Great Game

Author: Zhan Quanyou (Editor-in-Chief), Zhao Xuzhen, Xu Shuzhen (Associate Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: To correctly summarize the lessons from major historical political and military situations in China and the world, Professor Zhan Quanyou and Ye Xuzhen of Central South University of Nationalities have compiled two manuscripts——《The Grand Victory》and《The Grand Defeat》. These manuscripts are the result of carefully selecting typical examples of political and military struggles from the vast historical tapestry of China and the world, followed by in-depth research and documentation based on these examples. The purpose of publishing these books is to present the major and spectacular political and military events in the long river of history from a novel perspective of a chess game, not only showcasing these events but also analyzing and summarizing the lessons learned from both the victors and the defeated, providing valuable insights and warnings for future generations. In this sense, the authors' compilation of these two manuscripts represents innovative selection, profound intent, and significant value. The historical materials used in these books are reliable, and the writing style is clear and fluent, making them suitable for college students majoring in humanities, as well as a broad readership from government agencies, military organizations, factories, and rural areas. The four major characteristics of these books are their significant subject matter, novel perspective, careful selection and compilation, and profound educational value. The editorial structure of these two books follows a three-part format: Introduction to the Situation, Classic Victory (or Defeat) Scenario, and Situation Review. "Introduction to the Situation" briefly introduces the background of the situation and historical evaluations; "Classic Victory (or Defeat) Scenario" focuses on describing the beginning and end of the political or military event; and the "Situation Review" part presents the authors' objective and impartial evaluation of the situation from today's perspective. Additionally, the compilers have categorized the historical events into two types in the two manuscripts: political and military. When arranging the order of the articles, they strictly followed the chronological sequence of historical events, a scientifically sound approach that respects objective history while also facilitating reader comprehension.