The World Belongs to All

Name: The World Belongs to All
ISBN: 9787807117001

Xiao FengLiaohai Publishing House · ChinaDec 2016

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Word count: 51K words
Chapters: 58
ISBN: 9787807117001

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Summary

China has long been known to the world as a country of ancient civilization and a land of propriety. Stories of moral cultivation among the Chinese working people and progressive figures from all walks of life have been passed down from generation to generation, earning an enduring place in history. The Chinese nation's life philosophy of "ceaseless self-improvement"; its conduct code of "forgetting meals in earnest pursuit of learning"; its noble integrity of "not being corrupted by wealth and honor, not being swayed by poverty and lowliness, not being subdued by power and force"; its personal principle of "being the first to worry about the world's troubles and the last to rejoice in its happiness"; its patriotic spirit of "everyone shares responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation"; and its Great Harmony ideal of "the world belongs to all"—all these have played a tremendous role in the formation, multiplication, unification, and stability of the Chinese nation and in its standing firm among the world's nations. It can be said that the traditional moral cultivation of the Chinese nation is the most cohesive and unifying treasure among the world's national gems.

Editor's review

_The World Belongs to All_ is a historical commentary by Xiao Feng, published by Liaohai Publishing House. Though not a strictly academic monograph, it discusses the core traditional Chinese concept of "the world belongs to all" in an accessible style. The book likely surveys and interprets ancient Chinese political thought, historical figures (such as Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who strongly advocated this ideal), and related historical events, aiming to explore how this ideal manifested and evolved over the course of history. From an editorial perspective, the book's value lies in offering general readers a window into traditional political culture and modern intellectual change. Its language is relatively plain and its structure clear, helping readers quickly build a basic cognitive framework for the grand theme of "the world belongs to all." It should be noted, however, that the book's depth may be limited; it is better suited as popular reading for broadening knowledge than as a basis for in-depth academic research. For readers who wish to gain an initial understanding of the Great Harmony thought, the people-oriented concept in traditional Chinese culture, and their modern influence, the book has some reading value.

Who it's for

A good fit for

History enthusiasts interested in traditional Chinese political culture and the idea of Great Harmony
General readers hoping to understand the historical development of the ideal of "the world belongs to all"
Students in need of introductory reading on related themes
Readers who enjoy accessible historical commentary

Not a good fit for

Professional researchers seeking in-depth academic analysis and primary-source textual criticism
Readers expecting a large number of novel, unique viewpoints or cutting-edge research

Reading tips

Readers are advised to first learn about the historical background of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's inscription "the world belongs to all" to better understand the book's modern connections
Reading alongside other books on Confucian thought or the history of Chinese political thought can provide a more three-dimensional understanding
Some content may be editorial in nature; readers should distinguish historical facts from the author's commentary

About the publisher

Liaohai Publishing House China · Founded in 1996

Liaohai Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for textbooks and the collation of ancient works. Its publishing scope covers state-approved textbooks, local curriculum materials, supplementary educational books, and national and local ancient-text compilation projects, while also extending into humanities fields such as Eastern philosophy. Its catalog contains about 4,694 titles, with representative works including the multi-volume Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), and its author resources include classic writers and works such as Sima Qian and Confucius. Grounded in educational publishing and the transmission of traditional culture, the press maintains sustained investment in ancient-text collation, forming a publishing profile that balances textbooks and scholarship. Due to limited public information, its more specific publishing directions and features require further supplementation.

版权信息
编写说明
前言
尧、舜“禅让”
大禹治水
鬻拳忠君爱国
祁黄羊荐贤
腹行大义
管仲巧劝齐桓公清“社鼠”
毛遂自荐说楚王
司马穰苴执法如山
韩非革故鼎新
汉文帝执法杀舅父
汉武帝护法斩外甥
霍光辅政只为公
杨震为官清廉
苏章不徇私情
洛阳令董宣宁死不屈
寒朗舍生忘死平冤狱
马太后不为亲情谋富贵
李膺公而忘私
范滂扬善惩恶
孙盛忠诚写史
冼夫人一心为公
陆贽以天下为己任
“救时宰相”姚崇为民除蝗
柳浑仗义直言
狄仁杰智煞谄媚风
刘仁赡斩子
钱镠公勤国事
宋太祖严禁官商
包拯巧通惠民河
张乖崖一钱斩吏
刘温叟加倍还礼
朱元璋护法除驸马
海瑞公正廉明
王翱廉洁奉公
戚继光不徇私情
孝庄文皇后公而忘私
张伯行是“天下第一清官”
戴敦之居官廉洁
王鼎一心为公
孙中山以天下为公
谭嗣同以死醒天下
左宝贵抗日壮烈殉国
陶成章四近家门而不入
邹容义写《革命军》
嘎达梅林刚正不阿
金顺姬舍己救群众
章炳麟不屈不挠
林觉民为天下人谋永福
李大钊为革命舍爱女
夏明翰为革命视死如归
黄公略大义灭亲
方志敏狱中留遗著
八女投江魂系祖国
巴彦玛是草原女英雄
闻一多拍案而起

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Xiao Feng is a compiler, and specific information about his academic background is limited in public sources. The book focuses more on integrating and popularizing existing historical materials and ideas.

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The book mainly surveys and discusses the idea of "the world belongs to all," from its ancient intellectual origins and historical manifestations to its interpretation and practice in modern times (especially during Sun Yat-sen's era). It falls within the category of historical and cultural commentary.

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About the author

Xiao Feng Author · China · 1926–2001

Xiao Feng (1926–2001) was born in Pinglu, Shanxi, and graduated from the Department of Chinese Literature at Peking University in 1946. He worked as a reporter and editor for China Youth Publishing House and the magazine Traveler, taught at Renmin University of China and Beijing Normal University, later served as deputy editor-in-chief and editor-in-chief, and joined the Chinese Writers Association in 1984. He co-edited works such as A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Tourism, Fifty Famous Travel Essays, and Beautiful China, and published hundreds of essays, travel pieces, and literary reviews. His works span inspirational growth, classic literature, and prose miscellany. The library holds over a thousand of his titles, including selected editions of Lu Xun's works and Les Misérables. Public information is limited, but his writing and editorial work were aimed at general readers and helped popularize classics and promote prose and travel writing.