Complete Biography of Shi Fuliang

何民胜Jiangsu People's Publishing House · ChinaMar 2019

Rating 3.6
Word count
252K words
Chapters
15
ISBN
9787214223531

Tags

General Biography Political ActivismPortrait GalleryInspirationPatriotismIntellectual EnlightenmentSocial ObservationModern China

Summary

A Comprehensive Biography of Shi Fuliang offers a thorough, authentic, and vivid portrayal of Shi Fuliang's lifelong pursuit of truth and his arduous exploration, unremitting struggle, and selfless dedication to social transformation, national liberation, democratic state-building, and socialist construction—a life both rich and varied, and full of twists and setbacks. A renowned social activist, political theorist, and economist, he left behind a voluminous body of work and a precious intellectual legacy worthy of our inheritance and promotion. The book faithfully reflects major historical events while also depicting his interactions with revolutionary leaders such as Sun Yat-sen, Chen Duxiu, Qu Qiubai, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Zhang Tailei, Yun Daiying, and Deng Zhongxia, and vividly recounts stories from Shi Fuliang's studies, work, love, and family life. With rich illustrations, it is highly readable.

Editor's review

A Comprehensive Biography of Shi Fuliang is a serious biographical work that fills a gap in historical research. With a rigorous scholarly approach and drawing on a wealth of primary archives, letters, and oral histories, author He Minsheng is the first to systematically and completely trace the life of Shi Fuliang, an important yet relatively low-profile figure in modern Chinese history. Shi Fuliang was not only an important early member of the Communist Party of China but also one of the principal founders of the China Democratic National Construction Association; his life spanned revolution, the War of Resistance, the founding of the People's Republic, and socialist construction, making his story a microcosm of modern Chinese history. The book's value lies not only in restoring the true image of a historical figure but also in revealing, through Shi Fuliang's intellectual shifts, political choices, and life experiences, the ideals, uncertainties, perseverance, and contributions of twentieth-century Chinese intellectuals caught in the tide of their times. Reading this book, readers can move beyond simple historical conclusions to understand the complexity of individual choices in specific historical contexts and to feel the passion and hardship of a generation seeking a way forward for their country and nation. For readers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of modern Chinese political history, the history of democratic parties, and the intellectual journey of Chinese intellectuals, this is an invaluable and solid work.

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Reading tips

  1. While reading, consult a chronology of major events in modern Chinese history to understand personal fate against the broader backdrop of the times
  2. Pay attention to the original documents cited in the book, such as letters and article excerpts, which are primary materials for understanding the figure's thought
  3. Read alongside biographies or memoirs of other important contemporaries (such as Zhou Enlai and Huang Yanpei) to build a more three-dimensional historical understanding

About the publisher

Jiangsu People's Publishing House China · Founded in 1953

Jiangsu People's Publishing House is known for works in history, literature and the social sciences. Judging from its catalog, it focuses on modern Chinese history, classical literary appreciation and scholarly research. Representative titles include historical works such as Kuomintang-Communist Cooperation and the National Revolution, 1924–1927 and A Record of Combat on the Front Lines of China's War of Resistance Against Japan, literary and visual documents such as Sun Wen's Illustrated Complete Dream of the Red Chamber, and scholarly collections such as Chen Yinke's Collected Works of Hanliu Hall. Translations such as The Dust Bowl and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life reflect an interest in overseas social and cultural studies. Its authors include historians Wang Qisheng, Huang Yuzhang and Guo Rugui, as well as figures associated with classical literature such as Cao Xueqin and Sun Wen. Common categories include history, literary appreciation, essays and miscellaneous writings, and social-science and cultural titles, showing a balance between historical scholarship and literature and between academic and popular publishing. Because public information is limited, this overview is based only on the books in the catalog.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 自序
  3. 第一章 多梦少年
  4. 第二章 一鸣惊人
  5. 第三章 上下求索
  6. 第四章 留学日本
  7. 第五章 青年先驱
  8. 第六章 教书授道
  9. 第七章 终身憾事
  10. 第八章 投身抗日
  11. 第九章 民主战士
  12. 第十章 肝胆相照
  13. 第十一章 历史有情
  14. 附录
  15. 主要参考文献

FAQ

Who was Shi Fuliang, and why does he deserve a biography? Shi Fuliang (1899–1970), originally named Shi Cuntong, was a renowned modern Chinese political activist and thinker. He was one of the earliest members of the Communist Party of China and later participated in founding the China Democratic National Construction Association, serving in leadership roles for many years. His life spanned several key historical stages, from the May Fourth Movement to the building of New China, and his intellectual evolution and practical activities are of significant historical research value; he is a key figure for understanding the "intermediate forces" and the intellectual path choices within the modern Chinese political spectrum.
What are the historical sources and authority of this book? Author He Minsheng is a senior scholar of literature and history. During the writing process, he consulted a large number of unpublished or rare archives at institutions such as the Central Archives, the Shanghai Municipal Archives, and the History Museum of the Central Committee of the China Democratic National Construction Association, as well as Shi Fuliang's own works, diaries, and letters, and interviewed his relatives and old acquaintances. Published by Jiangsu People's Publishing House, this book is a serious historical biography with strong academic rigor, and its narrative is supported by solid historical sources.
Is this book difficult to read? Does it require specialized background knowledge? This is an academic biography. The language is plain, but the content involves numerous historical events and political currents, so it has a certain knowledge threshold. Although the author strives for clarity, readers with no knowledge of modern Chinese history may need to supplement their background knowledge. Readers with a basic understanding of this period, even if not specialists, can gain profound insights from reading it.

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About the author

何民胜 Author

He Minsheng is an author about whom limited public information is currently available. It is known that his writing involves biography, and one work by him is included in the collection: The Complete Biography of Shi Fuliang. The book is categorized under general biography, indicating the author's practice in the field of life writing. Because the available material concerns only this single work, details such as the author's background, nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name cannot be confirmed, nor is it possible to assess his education, professional experience, or the overall course of his writing career. Judging from the work at hand, the author's choice of Shi Fuliang as a biographical subject suggests an interest in systematically tracing and presenting the life of a modern historical figure. A full-length biography of this kind generally requires organizing the subject's life trajectory, historical context, and related source materials, placing certain demands on the author's research and narrative abilities. Readers seeking to learn about Shi Fuliang and his times may regard this book as an introductory work on the subject; further information about He Minsheng's other writing awaits additional public sources.