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Zhu Rui

Rating 4.1
Word count
54K words
Chapters
27
ISBN
9787514711141

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Summary

This book is part of the "Stories of Chinese Martyrs" series. Through six chapters, it presents in appropriate detail and in a vivid yet rigorous manner Zhu Rui's dedication to the revolution and active work for the Party during the Great Revolution and the War of Resistance, and his efforts in building the people's army—especially the artillery forces—during the War of Liberation, highlighting his lofty personal spirit and the noble character of a Communist fighter.

Editor's review

Compiled by the PLA Party History and Military History Research Center of the Academy of Military Sciences and published by Xuexi Publishing House, Zhu Rui is a systematic and authoritative biography of Comrade Zhu Rui and a monograph on revolutionary military history. Rather than a popular reader, this book is a scholarly work based on extensive first-hand sources—archival documents, historical telegrams, and participants' recollections—critically verified by a professional research institution. It comprehensively recounts Comrade Zhu Rui's glorious life, from his early education and entry into the revolution, through his important leadership roles in the Red Army, the Eighth Route Army, and the Northeast Field Army, to his sacrifice in the Liaoshen Campaign, with particular depth on his outstanding contributions to the founding and development of the people's artillery.

As an editor, I consider the book's core value to lie in its documentary rigor and professional expertise. Many details it discloses—such as Zhu Rui's advanced studies at the Klar Artillery School in the Soviet Union, his leadership of the complex struggles of the Shandong anti-Japanese armed forces during the War of Resistance, and the arduous process of laying the foundation for the Northeast Field Army's artillery—are of high value for historical research. Reading this book, readers can move beyond stereotyped images of historical figures and enter the real circumstances, strategic thinking, and personal choices of a senior commander, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the hardship and greatness of military modernization in the course of the Chinese revolution. The style is plain and restrained, centered on narrating historical facts with objective assessments, reflecting the serious attitude of military historical research. For readers who wish to understand in depth the history of the PLA, the history of artillery, or the study of figures in CPC history, this is an indispensable reference.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Researchers or enthusiasts with a strong interest in the history of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, especially the history of artillery construction.
  • University teachers and students and professionals engaged in teaching and research on CPC history and revolutionary history.
  • In-depth readers who wish to understand the lives and contributions of senior commanders during the revolutionary war years.
  • Military history enthusiasts seeking authoritative and reliable sources to enrich their historical understanding.

Not a good fit for

  • General leisure readers expecting light storytelling or novelistic narrative.
  • Readers lacking basic background knowledge of or interest in military history and seeking only superficial understanding.

Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to read alongside background materials on modern Chinese history and the history of the War of Liberation to better situate the figures and events.
  2. Readers may focus on chapters concerning artillery tactics, troop building, and key campaigns to appreciate the professional military details.
  3. Pay attention to the notes and references at the end of the book; they are themselves important leads for further reading and for verifying information.

About the publisher

Xuexi Publishing House China · Founded in 1993

Xuexi Publishing House is a book, audio, and electronic publishing unit under the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, with its publishing focus on promoting and explaining the Party's innovative theories. It has 171 books in the database, commonly classified under law, politics, general biography, and documentary literature. Representative titles include the Study Outline of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, the Study Outline of Xi Jinping Thought on Economics, the One Hundred Questions for Studying the Report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Study Questions and Answers on Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, and biographies of Tan Sitong, Qiu Jin, Ye Ting, and Peng Xuefeng. Its author resources include the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the Office of the Commission for Overall Law-Based Governance of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, as well as Zhang Haipeng, Zhao Xingsheng, and Cui Huajie — mostly institutions and researchers in relevant fields, reflecting a publishing profile that gives equal weight to theoretical works and biographies.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 中华先烈人物故事汇《朱瑞》编委会
  3. 引子
  4. 01 求知求学求索路
  5. 侠义少年郎
  6. 矢志求索梦
  7. 留学苏联
  8. 02 信念弥坚勇立潮头
  9. 艰难的归国路
  10. 到最危险的地方去
  11. 沥血“兵运”播火种
  12. 任红五军团政委
  13. 长征路上
  14. 03 抗日烽火不畏艰险
  15. 搭牌坊促统战
  16. 借东风育英才
  17. 主政山东战日寇
  18. 躬身妇女解放运动
  19. 她是党的荣光
  20. 04 “始于斯、老于斯、终于斯!”
  21. 甘当炮校“教书匠”
  22. 寻装备穷尽白山黑水间
  23. 人民炮兵初成军
  24. 炮兵理论奠基人
  25. 辽沈战场将星陨
  26. 05 尾声
  27. 后记

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What is this book's Douban rating?
Upon checking, the book currently has no public rating on Douban Books. This is consistent with its positioning as a professional academic work; such books usually have a specific readership and have not formed a broad rating base.
What kind of institution is the author, the "PLA Party History and Military History Research Center of the Academy of Military Sciences"?
This center is a professional research institution under the Chinese People's Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences, mainly responsible for research, compilation, and dissemination concerning the history of the Communist Party of China in the military and the history of military development. Its publications carry high authority and official backing.
Is this book suitable as an introductory read for understanding Zhu Rui?
Not very suitable. The book is detailed and leans toward historical sources and professional discussion, making it more suitable for readers with some historical background. Readers who simply want a preliminary understanding of Zhu Rui's life may find it easier to start with concise introductory articles or general history works.

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About the author

The PLA Party History and Military History Research Center of the Academy of Military Sciences is a specialized research institution under the Academy of Military Sciences. Its full name is the PLA Party History and Military History Research Center, and it is affiliated with the Academy of Military Political Work. It mainly performs official duties in compiling history, writing biographies, and editing chronicles, and undertakes major compilation projects such as the Military History of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. It is regarded as one of the "national teams" in Party and military history research. The center has 31 works in the database, focused on documentary literature and comprehensive biography. Its representative works cover figures such as Ye Ting, Peng Xuefeng, Mao Anying, Xiang Ying, Zhao Shangzhi, Zhu Rui, Xie Zichang, and Luo Binghui. Due to limited public information, details of its institutional evolution and staffing are unknown, but based on its existing works, the center emphasizes rigorous historical source organization in presenting the lives of revolutionary figures. Its writing style leans toward documentary and biography, and it has a certain influence in popularizing Party and military history.

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