A Treatise on the History of Historiography: Masterpieces of Chinese Historiography in the Twentieth Century

Author: Li Shouchang
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is a classic work in which Li Daizhao systematically elaborates on his historical thought. The entire book is divided into six chapters, with a rigorous structure and concise yet profound language, embodying the combination of theoretical depth and practical passion. The six chapters discuss major theoretical issues such as "What is History," "What is Historiography," "The System of Historiography," "The Position of Historiography in Science," "The Relationship Between Historiography and Related Disciplines," and "The Impact of Modern Historiography on Human Life and Attitudes." A Treatise on Historiography is one of the earliest published works on historiographical theory in 20th-century Chinese historiography. It scientifically and systematically addresses some of the major theoretical issues in the field. In the history of the development of Chinese Marxist studies, A Treatise on Historiography is a work that pioneered theoretical exploration, becoming the cornerstone of Chinese Marxist historiography in theory. The book reflects the author's belief in Marxist historical materialism, his analysis of the nature and tasks of historiography, and his concern for the influence of historiography on society and life. Even today, reading it still evokes a profound sense of its immense rational power and the deep emotional passion it conveys.