Biography of Figures from the Republic of China (10)

Author: Lou Xiangge, Zhu Xinqun
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: Characteristics of this book:
1. The book requires guidance from Marxism. When writing a biography of a person, one must fully gather materials and conduct thorough research. Only when one has a comprehensive understanding of this person's life, specific judgments about their major actions and words, and is confident that these concepts and judgments align with objective historical facts, can one begin writing.
2. The book requires a narrative style, not a critical biography. The correct perspective should be conveyed through concrete facts. Avoid excessive commentary detached from factual material. The selection, detail, and wording of facts must be carefully considered to ensure appropriateness.
3. The book requires authenticity and credibility. The facts in the biography must be repeatedly verified, with some requiring further investigation, to ensure accuracy. If there are doubts that cannot be resolved, it is better to omit or remain uncertain rather than spread misinformation.
4. The book requires a comprehensive yet focused portrayal of a person. A biography should reflect a person's family background, education, major experiences, and actions—essentially, their life story—truthfully. However, it should not be written as a mere chronicle or chronology. Among the essential things that reflect the essence, select one or two most important and describe them in detail and vividly, while leaving the rest more concise.