The Complete Collected Works of Hu Shi's Biography - Volume 3

Author: Hu Shih
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: In the history of modern and contemporary Chinese culture, Hu Shih left an indelible impact. His academic achievements span numerous fields such as philosophy, history, literature, and education. Hu Shih was a pioneer and significant practitioner of modern biography, having written over 1.2 million words of biographical works in his lifetime. These works comprehensively reflect his accomplishments across various disciplines and have had a significant influence on the development of biographical literature and the study of Chinese cultural history. The Complete Collection of Hu Shih's Biographical Works nearly includes all of his biographical writings, serving as an important reference for readers to understand Hu Shih 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 important material for readers to understand the history of modern scientific thought in China.