Twentieth Century Chinese Historiography Masterpieces -- On the Principles of Historiography

Author: Li Shouchang
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: This book is a masterful 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. It combines theoretical depth with 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 Influence 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 significant theoretical questions in the field. In the history of the development of Chinese Marxism, A Treatise on Historiography is a work that paved the way theoretically, becoming a 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 impact of historiography on society and human life. Even today, reading it still evokes a profound sense of its immense rational power and deep emotional intensity.