Gushi Bi (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Qing) Fang Zhongde, edited and annotated by Xu Xuelin
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Publishing Date: 1998-10-01
Features: This book comprises fifty-two volumes, meticulously written over a long period by Fang Zhongde of the Qing Dynasty, who followed his father's instructions. The author explores history from ancient to modern times, extensively collecting materials from classics, histories, and over 60 types of reference books. By comparing individuals and events that are similar or closely related in certain aspects or circumstances throughout history, he demonstrates the distinctions between good and evil, right and wrong, as well as success and failure. Occasionally, he includes annotations to highlight the underlying meaning and provoke readers into deeper reflection. The entire work organizes events as the vertical axis and people as the horizontal axis, divided into 276 categories, with 42 of them further subdivided into subcategories. The references are abundant, the scope is wide, the selection is refined, the structure is ingenious, and the perspectives are clear. This book is a uniquely crafted dictionary of historical allusions throughout the ages. It not only provides readers with rich historical knowledge but also guides them to see beyond the surface and gain a correct understanding of history and the objective world.