A Concise History of Chinese Historiography -- Specialized History Series

Author: Qu Lindong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Among the vast body of historical works, monographs on specialized topics represent a category of academic research with strong specialization and broad thematic coverage. These works focus on a specific subject within fields such as politics, economics, military, culture, art, religion, science, and technology. Based on extensive research, extensive references to classical literature, archaeological discoveries, and previous scholarly achievements, they delve into the depths, explore hidden truths, trace origins, and preserve civilization, striving to present the historical trajectory of these fields in a detailed and clear manner. They play a unique and irreplaceable role in enhancing the understanding of related fields such as "general history" and "periodized history." This book is a monograph on the study and discussion of the development of Chinese historical studies. The entire work is divided into three parts—upper, middle, and lower—and chapters discuss the history of Chinese historical studies, the system of historians and historical institutions, the content and form of historical texts, the historical significance of private historical writings by scholars, the organization and research methods of historical documents, historical concepts, historical theory, as well as the fundamental laws and fine traditions of historical studies. It provides an in-depth analysis of previous scholarly achievements and elaborates on topics and perspectives that were not previously discussed. The book is well-researched, insightful, and clearly argued, making it a powerful work that reflects the current achievements of Chinese historical studies.