Biography of Lord Liu
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Editor's review
From a professional judgment, the book's historical foundation is relatively solid, especially showing certain skill in the use of local gazetteers, family documents, and other materials. The narrative style is plain and emphasizes factual statement, but there may still be room for development in the depth of historical analysis and the refinement of theoretical frameworks. For readers who wish to go beyond textbook-style grand narrative and understand the texture of modern Chinese society from a micro-level perspective, this book provides a valuable entry point. It reminds us that the great tides of history are often formed by the concrete and minute actions of countless individuals. Reading this book requires some background knowledge of modern history as a foundation in order to better grasp the historical coordinates of the figures and events.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the study of modern Chinese local social history and the gentry class
- History enthusiasts who hope to understand great historical change through specific individual cases
- Local historical and cultural researchers concerned with the modern history and culture of Xiangyang, Hubei
- Readers who prefer biographical literature, especially nonfiction biographies of historical figures
Not a good fit for
- Readers of popular reading materials seeking light entertainment or novel-like plots
- Readers completely unfamiliar with the historical background of the late Qing and the Republic of China and uninterested in remedying that
Reading tips
- Before reading, a brief review of the social transformation of the late Qing and early Republic can help situate the figures in the book historically.
- It can be read alongside related works of regional history to build a more three-dimensional picture of local society.
- Pay attention to the boundary between quotations from primary historical sources and the author's analysis, and cultivate critical historical thinking.
About the publisher
Xinhua Publishing House is known for books on politics, journalism, biography and the social sciences. Its 519 titles in the catalog cover world history, social culture, history reading, military affairs, language and writing, and applied psychology. Representative books include Winston Churchill's multi-volume A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, John Dewey's Art as Experience, Wayne Booth's The Craft of Research, and The Chicago Guide to Writing About Research, as well as military history such as Defeat into Victory: The Decisive Campaign in Burma and India, 1942–1945. Its authors range from international figures such as Churchill, Dewey and Booth to Chinese writers including Wu Hao, Luo Dingzi, Li Xuehua and Zhao Hong, giving the press a distinctive profile that balances classic translation with practical writing and emphasizes both history and the social sciences.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一回 老先祖举家搬迁 破锅刘佳话流传
- 第二回 王氏女三试老二 有情人终成眷属
- 第三回 梦猛虎喜得贵子 办学堂培养人才
- 第四回 巴山蜀水遇邹容 武汉码头救英雄
- 第五回 印书籍唤醒国人 办杂志宣传革命
- 第六回 小邹容含恨归天 刘耀瑸赋诗悼念
- 第七回 得教诲传播真经 改名字显现深情
- 第八回 孙文组建同盟会 刘公捐献会报费
- 第九回 陈天华蹈海报华夏 刘仲文游行识豪侠
- 第十回 萍浏醴爆发起义 大武汉巩固根基
- 第十一回 隆中参拜诸葛亮 襄阳发展革命党
- 第十二回 同盟会转建南洋 共进会成立东京
- 第十三回 众志士回国谋发展 刘仲文执掌共进会
- 第十四回 刘仲文制定方略 郭先知传授密语
- 第十五回 谭人凤拨款失察 焦达峰筹款费神
- 第十六回 刘仲文巧施妙计 四父辈齐解腰囊
- 第十七回 刘仲文携款返武汉 杨洪胜奋勇挑重担
- 第十八回 孙葆仁挑唆起风波 杨玉如调解化矛盾
- 第十九回 观大局刘公出高招 盯局部蒋孙争雌雄
- 第二十回 玉如静玉牵红线 刘公淑卿结良缘
- 第二十一回 刘静庵捐躯革命 刘仲文畅言联合
- 第二十二回 两组织实现大联合 革命党建立指挥部
- 第二十三回 南湖暴动泄天机 督署设防忙兵备
- 第二十四回 瑞提督下令拿叛党 吴静玉舍身救刘公
- 第二十五回 孙葆仁制弹失事 彭刘杨喋血捐躯
- 第二十六回 李鹏升点燃马草房 熊秉坤打响第一枪
- 第二十七回 义军齐集楚望台“草根”显露将帅才
- 第二十八回 队官指挥攻督署 总督败阵逃兵舰
- 第二十九回 革命党虚怀若谷 黎黄陂患得患失
- 第三十回 胡赵举义应武昌 元洪投机当总督
- 第三十一回 黎元洪揽权祭天 刘仲文谦当监察
- 第三十二回 刘仲文制定约法 何锡藩首战大捷
- 第三十三回 黎元洪认贼为将 谢元恺洒血沙场
- 第三十四回 黄兴到汉三军欢笑 胡瑛谋私汉口陷落
- 第三十五回 黎元洪搭台拜将 黄克强大战汉阳
- 第三十六回 黎元洪逃避葛店 刘仲文誓守武昌
- 第三十七回 孙中山参选当总统 刘仲文北伐回襄阳
- 第三十八回 徐万年募兵襄阳 刘仲文智取两城
- 第三十九回 袁世凯玩弄权术 孙中山辞去总统
- 第四十回 黎元洪阴险狠毒 刘仲文化险为夷
- 第四十一回 黎袁合奏双簧曲 刘公韬光北京城
- 第四十二回 黎元洪大杀党人 刘仲文写诗明志
- 第四十三回 反独裁“二次革命”贺寿辰赠送金匾
- 第四十四回 袁段废《临时约法》刘公组护法联军
- 第四十五回 张联升叛变投敌 刘仲文护法捐躯
- 第四十六回 冯玉祥智惩张联升 刘仲文公葬伏虎山
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About the author
Liu Fawu is an author about whom only limited public information is available. All that is known from the existing records is his Chinese name and a single work, The Biography of Liu Gong (Liu Gong Zhuan). According to the library's classification, the book belongs to the general biography category, indicating that the author writes about real people and centers his narrative on a figure referred to as "Liu Gong." His life, nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are not recorded, so it is difficult to assess his background or scholarly identity, and the book's composition, publication history, and public reception cannot be confirmed. On the available evidence, Liu Fawu's output appears limited and his profile modest, and readers can approach his narrative approach only through this one text. Biography as a genre generally emphasizes the careful tracing of a person's life and the organization of source materials, and this work is likely to follow that pattern. Until further information emerges, assessments of the author and his book should remain cautious, and further research is needed.
