Tracing Gutian

Name: Tracing Gutian
ISBN: 9787519912048

曾汉辉 / 曾凡书Research Publishing House · ChinaSep 2023

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Word count: 383 words
Chapters: 40
ISBN: 9787519912048

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Summary

Drawing on years of professional experience and academic research, the author presents this book from a distinctive perspective and with rich detail. It combines theoretical synthesis with the author's own heartfelt firsthand experience. The book consists of two parts: "The Brilliance of Gutian (research essays)" and an appendix of "Media Interviews." It offers in-depth discussion of themes including the spirit of the Gutian Congress, the Gutian Congress and Party discipline, the Gutian Congress and the Long March spirit, the Gutian Congress and Party building, and the Gutian Congress and the Red Army's political and ideological work. The "Media Interviews" appendix compiles previously published interviews. The author recounts in detail the process of briefing the General Secretary and expresses firm conviction that Gutian, as a revolutionary sacred site, should "achieve new merit" in the new historical era.

Editor's review

Gutian in Search of Traces is a narrative work distinguished by a clear scholarly grounding and humanistic concern. Zeng Hanhui, director of the Gutian Congress Memorial Hall, brings deep research expertise and long field experience to bear, fusing rigorous archival verification with vivid travel observations to offer a distinctive path back to the historical scene. The book's value lies not only in its thorough examination of the Gutian Congress as a major historical event but also in transcending the framework of traditional Party history narrative to focus on the human fates, geographical spaces, and social textures behind the event. Readers can follow the author's footsteps through the mountains and villages of western Fujian, sensing the warmth and detail of history. Interviews with descendants of historical participants, fresh interpretations of archival documents, and imaginative reconstructions of historical scenes together create a three-dimensional, tangible historical narrative. This "trace-seeking" approach is both a tribute to history and a methodological practice, prompting us to consider how history is recorded, transmitted, and reinterpreted in the present context. For readers seeking deeper understanding of the early practice of the Chinese revolution—particularly those interested in the formation of the principles of "building the Party ideologically and the army politically"—this book offers rare micro-level perspectives and rich annotations.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a strong interest in modern Chinese history, especially Party history and military history
Readers who prefer field research, oral history, and other unconventional approaches to history
Professionals and enthusiasts engaged in research or teaching of Party history, military history, or local history
Readers seeking individual fates and details within history beyond grand narratives

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking purely fictional stories or light entertainment
Readers seeking highly theoretical, systematized works on Party history

Reading tips

Reading alongside related classic documents such as the Resolution of the Gutian Congress is recommended for deeper understanding
Consulting maps while reading to match the geographical references to western Fujian will enhance spatial immersion
Rather than rushing, read section by section following each chapter's theme and reflect on the significance of the author's "trace-seeking" method

About the publisher

Research Publishing House China · Founded in 2000

Research Publishing House specializes in thematic publishing, focusing on three main product lines—current affairs, academic frontiers, and the humanities and social sciences—while also covering history, Chinese classics, law, and external publicity. It currently holds 117 titles. A notable strength is its balanced commitment to academic translations and original research: it offers classic translations such as Karl Jaspers' What Is Education? and The Idea of the University, along with studies of Aristotle, as well as methodological works like The Logic of Social Science and From Data Analysis to Theoretical Breakthrough: How to Make Innovative Qualitative Research with Abductive Analysis, and specialized studies including Frontiers in Research on Classic Marxist Texts, Solving the Mystery of the Song Huiyao (Revised Edition), and The Princeton Guide to Historical Research. Its authors include Chinese and international scholars such as Karl Jaspers, James Mahoney, Stephen Timmermans, and Chen Zhichao. Due to limited public information, its full publishing profile remains to be further documented.

版权信息
古田光辉
古田会议精神永放光芒
对古田会议精神的再思考
古田会议的历史和时代意义
古田会议与党的建设
古田会议与党的纪律建设
古田会议与红军思想政治工作
古田会议：井冈山时期中国革命理论的升华
古田会议与长征精神
古田会议与闽西红旗不倒及其时代价值
弘扬古田会议精神，不忘初心、继续前进
毛泽东在闽西“寻路”的历史研究
毛泽东在闽西苏区践行群众路线的经验和启示
新泉整训与党的群众路线
全面从严治党必先严肃党内政治生活
不忘初心，牢记使命，从古田再出发
传承红色基因，铸牢强军军魂，担当强军重任
革命文化传承、创造与发展的若干思考——形态、价值与路径
弘扬古田会议精神，严肃党内政治生活
毛泽东在苏家坡
毛泽东《才溪乡调查》的重要意义和启示
把古田打造成名副其实的“铸魂”圣地
汲取历史营养谱写正风肃纪新篇章
东南堡垒 ——连城在中央苏区的历史地位及其贡献
浅谈松毛岭保卫战及战地遗址保护利用
红旗不倒之乡——永定
青山有绝唱历史有颂声
东方军东征大捷的历史贡献和现实意义
媒体访谈
习近平：要坚持党对军队的绝对领导
习主席讲故事，让大家莫忘老区
生态办馆获总书记肯定
总书记平易近人，对闽西历史非常了解
古田会议精髓是思想建党、政治建军
访古田会议纪念馆馆长曾汉辉
古田会议具有划时代的意义
毛泽东在闽西唯一照片首次被发现（组图）
福建古田——革命圣地：再立新功
苍松云客化作雨

FAQ

Is this a purely academic historical work?

Not in the traditional sense of a purely academic work. It blends scholarly verification, on-site visits, interviews, and personal reflections, leaning toward historical narrative or nonfiction writing grounded in solid historical sources, combining academic rigor with readability.

Do I need extensive prior knowledge of Party history to understand it?

No special expertise is required. The author provides necessary introductions to key historical backgrounds and figures, making it accessible to general readers. Of course, some basic historical background will help readers appreciate the value of the details more deeply.

Is the book mainly about the Gutian Congress itself?

Not only. The Gutian Congress is the core thread and focus, but the book's scope is broader. It covers the causes and consequences of the congress, the lives and subsequent fates of related figures, how the congress resolution was embodied in practice, and how later generations remember and transmit this historical event—a multifaceted historical panorama centered on the Gutian Congress.

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About the author

曾汉辉 Author

Zeng Hanhui: publicly available information is limited, and details of his life, such as his native place, education, and professional career, are not clearly documented, so no further introduction can be given at present. According to the library's holdings, only one work by him, Searching for Gutian, has been included, and it is classified under politics. The book presumably centers on Gutian, a place of great historical significance, and belongs to writing that combines historical inquiry with political themes. On the basis of the available information, it is difficult to judge his overall writing style or creative trajectory, but the title and classification suggest that the author may emphasize field visits and the careful arrangement of historical facts, presenting relevant historical sites and personal stories through walking and tracing. Because the number of works is limited, there is also insufficient material to support his social influence or readers' evaluations, and these can only be supplemented when more information becomes available.

曾凡书 Author · China

Zeng Fanshu is a Chinese author about whom little public information is available. What is known is that his writing touches on political subjects, and one work is held in the collection, Gutián Xunzong (Tracing Gutián). Judging from the title and its classification, the book centers on Gutián, a site of historical significance, and has the character of an on-site investigation: it combines the historical setting, the sequence of events, and their political implications, and should appeal to readers interested in the related historical and political questions. Because biographical details about the author have not been made public, his education, career, and full body of work cannot be established, and any assessment of his style and influence must rest on this single title. Overall, Zeng Fanshu approaches political-historical writing through field tracing, showing in this limited work an emphasis on a sense of place and on sorting through historical facts; further study must await the release of more material.