Biography of Yan Fu

Author: Pi Houfeng
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The book is written in a straightforward and concise style, logical and well-founded. Based on over a decade of diligent research, it is richly referenced, incorporating archival materials, modern periodicals, collected works of figures, chronicles, diaries, and genealogical records. Moreover, it includes a vast amount of rare primary sources such as unpublished writings, manuscripts, and letters of the subject. These abundant firsthand materials not only ensure the book's academic value but also reflect the author's dedication and perseverance in scholarly pursuits. Additionally, the book is illustrated with numerous valuable images, which convey information beyond the scope of text alone, greatly enhancing readers' intuitive understanding of the subject. Over half of the images are newly disclosed, some of which are unknown to academia. In today's and academically compromised environment, it can be responsibly stated that this book is a rigorous and well-researched academic monograph.