Free from bondage: A Biography of Hu Shih

Author: Shen Weiwei
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book begins with the hometown of Hu Shi and meticulously traces the life journey of the academic master Hu Shi. Centered on the value orientation and dilemmas of liberalism in modern Chinese history, it presents the choices and roles of Hu Shi under the political pressures of the two major parties, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China. Through literary narration and rational analysis of the history of thought, it reveals the complex relationship between Hu Shi and modern Chinese history, as well as the tragic individual experiences. The narrative incorporates a wealth of historical materials and recent academic perspectives, striving for a harmonious unity of historical authenticity, intellectual impact, and literary storytelling.