Base Area

Name: Base Area
ISBN: 9787551308533

党益民Taibai Literature and Art Publishing House · ChinaJul 2026

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Word count: 229K words
Chapters: 80
ISBN: 9787551308533

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Summary

Grounded in revolutionary history, Base Area recreates in a truthful yet artistically compelling way the arduous course by which Liu Zhidan, Xie Zichang, Xi Zhongxun and other veteran revolutionaries established the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base Area. The work portrays a host of revolutionaries with distinct personalities and both outward bearing and inner spirit, reveals for the first time many little-known and soul-stirring stories of the Shaanxi-Gansu Red Army, and gives a panoramic account of this magnificent revolutionary process, opening a unique window through which to look back on history.

Editor's review

Base Area turns its lens on the founding of the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base Area, with veteran revolutionaries Liu Zhidan, Xie Zichang, and Xi Zhongxun at the narrative core, following a path in which historical fact and literary imagination support each other. Dang Yimin does not reduce the revolutionaries to flat symbols but works to create a vivid ensemble of distinct, fully realized figures, grounding the grand process of building the base area in specific people, specific judgments, and specific difficulties. One highlight is the presentation of many little-known stories of the Shaanxi-Gansu Red Army; for readers unfamiliar with the revolutionary history of the Northwest these materials fill a gap, while those who know the history will find new layers of detail. The panoramic structure brings many threads and a dense cast, so reading takes some patience in discerning the connections. It suits readers interested in Party history and the revolutionary history of the Northwest, as well as general readers who wish to enter the historical scene through literary narrative. It is best to grasp the chronological and geographic framework before turning to the characters.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base Area and Northwest revolutionary history
General readers who enjoy novels on revolutionary history
Party members and grassroots readers who wish to understand Party history through an ensemble of characters
School and workplace bookshelves in need of reading material on revolutionary tradition

Not a good fit for

Readers who want only light entertainment fiction and are unwilling to handle dense historical threads
Readers with little interest in revolutionary history who prefer contemporary urban subjects

Reading tips

Before starting, learn the basic timeline of the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Base Area to help identify characters and events.
With so many characters, jot down the identities and relationships of the main revolutionaries to avoid interruptions.
Attend to the author's detailed characterization and appreciate the rounded portrayals of the revolutionaries.
After reading, compare with relevant historical materials to distinguish literary narrative from historical record.

About the publisher

Taibai Literature and Art Publishing House China · Founded in 1993

Taibai Literature and Art Publishing House is a professional publisher focused on literature and art. Its publishing areas cover classics, foreign literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, modern poetry, philosophical reading, and social novels. Judging from the books in the database, the press introduces foreign literary classics such as John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, Dostoevsky's The Insulted and Humiliated, Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji, and the complete novels of Jane Austen, while also publishing essay works such as Xiang Xing Za Ji: Huang Yongyu Illustrated Edition, modern poetry such as Zha Lie Zhi, and philosophical reading such as On the Art of Choice. Its translators and authors include Hu Zhongchi, Shao Quanlin, Feng Zikai, and Li Jihong, reflecting a publishing profile that combines classic translation with domestic literary creation. Due to limited public information, its complete publishing scope and features require further supplementation.

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作者简介
1 牛车花轿
2 望湖楼
3 刀客的儿子
4 人缘巴豆
5 女学生
6 年馑
7 赈粮队
8 追杀
9 腊月
10 搞枪
11 补充团
12 “杂牌军”
13 在陇东
14 手枪队长
15 羊皮客
16 同盟军
17 特派员
18 社火
19 春天里
20 两当兵变
21 照金
22 民乐园
23 特务队
24 兵败三原
25 “反春荒”
26 特务团
27 龙家寨
28 妇女游击队
29 军政委
30 胜败之谜
31 省委秘书
32 安利森
33 薛家寨
34 女教员
35 遇袭
36 谁是奸细
37 搜捕
38 多事之夏
39 骑兵团长
40 陈家坡
41 山大王
42 花棉裤
43 失守
44 女红军
45 转战南梁
46 虎口狼窝
47 压寨夫人
48 绝命诗
49 特委书记
50 秋林子
51 丹丹
52 护枪
53 逃难
54 左冲右突
55 亲人
56 马鞍里的秘密
57 谢子长和他的婆姨
58 黄土高坡
59 “郭大爷”
60 六路围攻
61 娃娃主席
62 红色学校
63 粮台
64 借道
65 灯盏湾
66 “杨龟子”
67 埋伏
68 反水
69 转移
70 攻城拔寨
71 围堡打援
72 会师
73 哈达铺
74 劳山之战
75 “割尾巴”
76 出狱
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FAQ

Can this book be read as Party history material?

Base Area is grounded in revolutionary history, but it is after all a literary work, with artistic elaboration in characterization and plot. It can serve as an introductory read for understanding the founding of the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Base Area; for study or research, it is still best read alongside formal Party history materials.

Which figures does the book mainly portray?

The work centers on veteran revolutionaries Liu Zhidan, Xie Zichang, and Xi Zhongxun in founding the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base Area, creating many vividly distinct revolutionary figures. The cast is dense, so readers may focus on the actions and choices of a few core figures.

Will it be hard to read if I am unfamiliar with Northwest revolutionary history?

The beginning may take some adjustment. Grasp the basic arc of the base area from founding to development, group the characters by region and stage, and the reading will go much more smoothly; the little-known stories told in the book also help build background understanding.

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About the author

党益民 Author

Dang Yimin is a Chinese writer whose works span a fairly wide range of subjects. Public information about him is limited, and details of his life remain incomplete. Judging from the eight works included in the collection, his writing covers fiction, documentary literature, and inspirational growth. Representative titles include Noisy Wasteland, The Western Xia in Shiyang Village, Snow Sacrifice, Watching Over the Tianshan Mountains, Gesang Flowers Along the Road, Base Area, Roads of Renewal: Walking Through Tibet with My Chest, and Footprints on the Snowy Mountains. These works sometimes look back at history and regional culture, and sometimes focus on real life and the landscapes of the borderlands, balancing social concern with themes of personal growth. His prose is plain yet vivid, and he is good at revealing his characters' inner lives through everyday details. His works are therefore often grouped under social fiction, documentary literature, and inspirational growth, and are suited to readers interested in realistic themes and regional writing.