Deng Xiaoping

Author: Song Yijun
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Publishing Date: 1999-02-01
Features: Since the 20th century, the people of all ethnic groups in China have emerged a large number of famous politicians, thinkers, military strategists, scientists, writers, and artists in the struggle against imperialism, feudalism, and the establishment of a democratic and prosperous new China. They have made significant contributions to national prosperity, state strength, social development, and human progress, leaving behind invaluable spiritual wealth for future generations. To promote the achievements and demeanor of Chinese celebrities and carry out patriotic education, as well as to advance the construction of spiritual civilization, the compilers organized the publication of the "Series of Chinese Famous Figures." This series is characterized by "illustrated and concise," targeting a broad readership, especially young readers. The initial plan was to publish 100 volumes, each introducing one person, with text limited to approximately 100,000 words and about 100 photographs. The first 20 volumes were published by Central Literature Publishing House and Kunlun Publishing House within the year 1998. During the compilation of this series, strong support was received from experts, scholars, publishing organizations, as well as some original biographers of biographical and photographic albums, and the families of the subjects.