Revolutionary Giant Kang Youwei

Author: Lin Kuguang
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Publish Date: 1990-12-01
Features: This series of books aims to promote the study and writing of the history of the Qing Dynasty, hoping to contribute to the prosperity and development of historical science in our country. The history of the Qing Dynasty is a vast and broad field of research, spanning from the rise of the Manchu people in the late 16th century to the abdication of the Qing emperor at the beginning of the 20th century, coinciding with the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution. The time span is large, the content is rich, and the issues are numerous. It is relatively close to our time and closely related to the present, making the study of this period highly important. These three hundred years mark a significant turning point, bridging the past and the future. Kang Youwei is renowned for his reformist movement, and the author focuses on analyzing Kang Youwei's politics, thoughts, and activities during the period of the reform movement, as well as the lessons learned, which hold certain implications for today's reform and opening-up in China. The experiences and thoughts of this great reformist are complex and rich. The author, using a wealth of historical facts and insightful analysis, presents his rise and fall in life, even detailing his personality, interests, relationships, and family. Some of the materials were personally investigated by the author, while others were unearthed from archives. With abundant resources and meticulous portrayals, the book truly reflects the spiritual world and turbulent life of this reformist.