Complete Works of Deng Guangming (10 Volumes)

Author: Deng Guangming
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: ★16-inch hardcover, Hebei Education Press, 1st edition, 1st printing ★Deng Guangming, a renowned historian in China, former Director of the Department of History and Director of the Research Center for Medieval History at Peking University, dedicated his life to teaching and researching ancient Chinese history, particularly excelling in the study of the Song Dynasty. His Collected Works stands as a monumental achievement in Song, Liao, and Jin Dynasty studies in the 20th century. ★The Deng Guangming Collected Works includes several authoritative works by Deng Guangming, such as Wang Anshi, Political Reformer of the Northern Song Dynasty, Chronicle of Han Shizhong, Chronicle of Xin Jiaxun, Biography of Yue Fei, Biography of Xin Qiji, Biography of Chen Longchuan, Record of Shuishui, Annotations on the Poems and Prose of Xin Jiaxun, Chronological Annotations on the Lyrics of Xin Jiaxun, and Liao, Song, Xia, and Jin History Lectures. Deng Guangming (Gong San) was a celebrated historian of the 20th century, holding a significant position in the history of Chinese scholarship, hailed as the "Master of Song History" and the "Unparalleled Master of his Generation." In his early years, he studied under Fu Sinian, Hu Shi, and Chen Yinke. His life was dedicated to exploring the depths of history, resulting in a vast body of scholarly works, with his primary focus on the Song, Liao, and Jin Dynasties, particularly the Song Dynasty. Upon entering the field of history, he made a remarkable debut with his Song Dynasty research, earning high praise from Hu Shi. In the 1940s, Chen Yinke remarked in the preface to Deng Guangming’s Examination of the Administrative Officials of the Song Dynasty: "His diligence in research and the rigor of his arguments surpass all contemporaries who study the Song Dynasty. His meticulous thinking and unwavering determination transcend ordinary achievements. It is certain that he will be one of the most influential figures in the establishment of new Song studies." Chen’s laudatory praise and high expectations were the highest accolades a young historian could receive. Gu Jiegang also praised Deng in Contemporary Chinese Historiography as having "pioneered the study of Song history." Half a century later, Zhou Yiliang remarked that Deng "mastered the Song Dynasty" and was "the most authoritative scholar of Song history in the 20th century, both in China and abroad," with few contemporaries equally capable of specializing so comprehensively and deeply in a single historical period. His academic achievements were not only highly regarded by the historical community but also admired by the literary world. Mao Dun once praised Chronological Annotations on the Lyrics of Xin Jiaxun as a "timeless work." Deng’s historical research was marked by a broad perspective and innovative approaches. He tirelessly explored major issues in ancient Chinese history, particularly the political, economic, military, cultural, and institutional histories of the Song, Liao, and Jin periods, as well as significant historical figures and systems. Throughout his life, he delved into various aspects of Song, Liao, and Jin history, publishing numerous monographs and hundreds of papers, driving the study of these dynasties ever deeper. Additionally, he made significant contributions to the collation and study of historical texts. Over half a century, his academic works have withstood the test of time, and his Collected Works possess an "unshakable historical character." His writings were imbued with patriotism and a sense of historical responsibility. In the 1930s, when he began his career in historiography, the nation and people were facing a critical juncture. In the preface to his Selected Works in his later years, he recalled: "Comparing the fate of the two Song dynasties to the plight of the Chinese nation since the Opium War—while inappropriate today, it was how most people viewed it at the time. It was precisely in this context that I chose the history of the Song and Liao-Jin confrontation as my primary research topic." With this sense of national salvation and historical responsibility, he chose his field of study, consciously integrating his life’s work into the destiny of the nation. His academic career began with the study of Chen Liang, focusing on the great figures of his time—Wang Anshi, Yue Fei, Xin Qiji, and Chen Liang—as well as major historical events. Since its inception, the field of history has faced numerous challenges. Yet, there have always been those who devoted their lives to historical research, working tirelessly and leaving behind a rich legacy. Deng was one such figure. Carrying forward the academic legacy he dedicated his life to is the responsibility of his successors, including his students. His Collected Works stands as a monumental achievement in Song, Liao, and Jin history in the 20th century and will serve as a solid foundation for the development of historiography in the new millennium. The Deng Guangming Collected Works is divided into ten volumes, including six academic works, four annotated collations of ancient texts, five lectures, textbooks, encyclopedic entries, and 224 papers. The contents of each volume are as follows: Volume 1: Wang Anshi, Political Reformer of the Northern Song Dynasty, Chronicle of Han Shizhong, Chronicle of Xin Jiaxun; Volume 2: Biography of Yue Fei, Biography of Xin Qiji, Biography of Chen Longchuan; Volume 3: Record of Shuishui, Annotations on the Poems and Prose of Xin Jiaxun; Volume 4: Chronological Annotations on the Lyrics of Xin Jiaxun; Volume 5: Collected Works of Chen Liang; Volume 6: Liao, Tang, Five Dynasties, and Ten Kingdoms History Lectures, Song, Liao, and Jin History Lectures, Outlines of Chinese History·Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Song, Liao, Jin, and Yuan, Lectures on Ancient Chinese History·Song, Liao, and Jin, China Great Encyclopedia·History of China·Song Dynasty; Volume 7: Historical essays, Ancient Chinese history; Volume 8: Song Dynasty figures and historical events; Volume 9: Examinations of historical texts; Volume 10: Book reviews, prefaces, miscellaneous works, and appendices.