The Story of Human Liberation: Fighting for the Right to Thought

Author: (USA) A. de Saint-Exupéry
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The historical works of ancient and modern China and the West are vast, but few are truly readable, especially popular historical literature for the general public. A. de Saint-Exupéry's books, set against a Western historical background, remain excellent popular historical works in the West to this day. What moves readers in his books is not the facts themselves but the author's deep compassion and concern for humanity. The author of this book, A. de Saint-Exupéry, is a renowned contemporary world author of popular history. His numerous historical popular works have been translated into many languages and widely circulated around the world, with an influence and readership far exceeding that of professional historians. His book was even translated into Chinese by the Commercial Press in the 1920s and became extremely popular in China at the time. Saint-Exupéry's works transform the rich historical facts and phenomena into his personal reflections, guiding readers to recognize what spirits in history are precious and worth inheriting and promoting, and what spirits are detestable and should be rejected and abandoned. He never simply lists facts or preaches. His works contain far more historical commentary than historical facts, and he prefers metaphors and allegories rather than introducing specific historical details. However, due to the lack of detailed historical introductions, readers unfamiliar with the relevant history may feel disconnected. What moves readers is not the facts themselves but the author's deep compassion and concern for humanity. If readers develop an interest in history through his works and go on to read more related historical books, then as a work of popular history, it has already exceeded its mission.