Biography of Hu Shi: Complete Works (Volume 3)

Author: Hu Shi (Author), Geng Yunzhi, Li Guotong (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: In the history of modern and contemporary Chinese culture, Hu Shi left an indelible mark. His academic achievements spanned numerous fields, including philosophy, history, literature, and education. Hu Shi was a pioneer and significant practitioner of modern biography, having written over 1.2 million words in biographical works throughout his life. These works comprehensively reflect his accomplishments across various disciplines and have had a significant impact on the development of biographical literature and the study of Chinese cultural history. The Complete Collection of Hu Shi's Biographical Works nearly includes all of his biographical writings, serving as an important reference for readers to understand Hu Shi and some meaningful figures and events in Chinese and world cultural history. The "Complete Collection" consists of four volumes, and this book is the third volume. It includes more than 20 biographical essays on prominent scientists and politicians, covering the lives and historical backgrounds of influential figures in Chinese history, such as Chen Duxiu and Sun Yat-sen. The most extensive essay in this book, The Biography of Ding Wenjiang, provides a relatively complete introduction to Ding Wenjiang's life and achievements, serving as a valuable resource for readers to explore the history of modern scientific thought in China.