History of Qi Culture (8 Volumes)

Author: An Zuozhang, Wang Zhimin (editors), Wang Zhimin, Zhang Fuxiang, et al.
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Publishing Date: 2004-12-01
Features: A comprehensive history that fully reflects the development of Qi-Lu culture. The Comprehensive History of Qi-Lu Culture was edited by An Zuozhang, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of the Academic Committee of the Qi-Lu Culture Research Center at Shandong Normal University, and Wang Zhimin, Director of the Qi-Lu Culture Research Center, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor. An Zuozhang, the editor-in-chief of the book, introduced that it comprehensively addresses the definition and connotation of Qi-Lu culture, clarifies the relationship between Qi-Lu culture and the cultures of Qi and Lu, as well as the historical changes in Shandong, and defines the connection between Dongyi culture and Qi-Lu culture. The book is divided into eight volumes: the Prehistoric to Western Zhou volume, the Spring and Autumn and Warring States volume, the Qin and Han volume, the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties volume, the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties volume, the Song and Yuan volume, the Ming and Qing volume, and the Modern volume. Wang Zhimin, the editor-in-chief of the book, explained that the Comprehensive History of Qi-Lu Culture spans from prehistoric times to the Republican period, covering a vast temporal range, numerous volumes, extensive content, and a broad scope. To ensure the quality of the book, great attention was given to the academic level and existing research achievements of the authors when selecting them. The 22-member author team, primarily composed of full-time researchers from the Qi-Lu Culture Research Center and including part-time researchers, includes well-known scholars in the province and experts who have made significant contributions in the fields of literature, history, and philosophy. The Comprehensive History of Qi-Lu Culture, consisting of eight volumes and 3.5 million words, was written by over 20 experts from Shandong universities and research institutions over a period of four years. It not only compiles and absorbs the results of academic research on Qi-Lu culture over the past 50 years but also emphasizes the use of primary sources, highlights academic innovation, and fills gaps in certain research areas. To write this book, the authors held 12 specialized seminars, revised the manuscript four times, and maintained a highly serious attitude toward writing. Edited by nationally renowned scholars and featuring an author team composed of the elite of Shandong's literature and history circles, this book is a valuable academic monograph. Qi-Lu culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. With the passage of time, Qi-Lu culture has expanded beyond the cultural boundaries of Shandong and has become a distinctive Eastern culture with Chinese characteristics, encompassing both inland and maritime culture. Shandong is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has had exchanges with Japan and South Korea for thousands of years. Qi-Lu culture is also an open culture, with much to explore and discuss. As a large-scale regional cultural history, the Comprehensive History of Qi-Lu Culture is unique in China to date. It not only fills gaps in academic research but also offers a promising exploration of how to write the history of regional culture, addressing theoretical issues. This Comprehensive History of Qi-Lu Culture is rich in data and content, focusing on cutting-edge academic issues and demonstrating strong academic rigor. It examines the characteristics and evolution of Qi-Lu culture in each era from the perspectives of ideology, culture, science, education, religion, folklore, and other fields, showcasing both the unique traits of Qi-Lu culture and its interactions with Huaxia culture and even overseas cultures. It offers a macroscopic perspective on China beyond Shandong. Although the book was written by multiple scholars, each volume maintains a consistent style, with standardized writing, unity, distinctiveness, and individuality, which is a significant highlight of the entire work.