Collection of Pictures of Ancient Sites and Scenic Spots in Jinling

Author: Zhu Qian
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Zhu Qian (1907-1968), styled Bo-shang, was a native of Haiyan, Zhejiang. He was the eldest son of the historian Zhu Xiizu. A dedicated scholar, Zhu Qian specialized in the study of literature and history. In 1923, he entered the preparatory department of Beijing University, and in 1925, he enrolled in the undergraduate program of political science. In 1929, he went to Berlin University in Germany and obtained his doctorate in philosophy and economics in 1932. Upon returning to China, he served as a professor and department head of the Economics Department at Central University, teaching courses such as Public Finance, World Economy, and Selected Works of Economic Classics. In October 1939, he joined the Ministry of Finance of the National Government. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he held successive positions as a professor and department head of the Economics Department at Nanjing University, Deputy Director of the Cultural Bureau of Jiangsu Province, Deputy Director of the Provincial Cultural Relics Committee, and Deputy Director of the Provincial Library Committee. In July 1957, he was labeled a "rightist" for his past criticism of the demolition of the Nanjing City Wall. During the Cultural Revolution, he suffered severe persecution and passed away in July 1968, leaving behind a legacy of extensive writings. Throughout his life, Zhu Qian made remarkable achievements in fields such as finance, banking, literature, history, and archaeology. Views of Ancient Sites and Scenic Spots in Jinling was published by the Commercial Press in 1936. The book originally contained three hundred and seventeen photographs, but after the devastation of war and the Cultural Revolution, nearly half of the negatives or photographs were destroyed. For this publication, approximately one hundred and sixty plates with available negatives or photographs were found. The remaining plates had to be scanned from the original book. Due to the aging of the original book's paper and the blurriness of some images, the quality of certain photographs may be affected. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause the readers.