Unforgettable History -- Notes on Collecting Old Books from the War of Resistance

Author: Qian Niansun
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book explores eleven aspects, including the background of the War of Resistance, the prelude to Japan's invasion, the eight-year journey of the war, wartime Chinese politics, wartime Chinese military, wartime Chinese diplomacy, wartime Chinese economy, wartime Chinese culture, Japanese studies on China, Chinese studies on Japan, and post-war recovery and restoration. It showcases and evaluates old books about the War of Resistance, written and published at the time by those who experienced it, celebrating the heroic deeds of the Chinese nation's determined resistance and condemning the heinous crimes of the Japanese invaders. It reveals many historical truths obscured by the fog of war and the dust of time. With precious historical materials, over 200 rare book and picture images, and nearly 200,000 vivid and reliable words, it powerfully recreates that era of blood and fire. It holds unique value for comprehensively understanding and researching the history of the War of Resistance, the history of modern publishing culture, as well as for the collection, appreciation, and leisure reading of old books from the Republic of China era.