Liang Qichao's coup of 1898 is a very distinctive chronicle work. The author integrated the dialectical understanding of traditional chronicles into the coup in 1898.
In compiling thought, the author established a systematic and strict guiding ideology, that is, establishing a "history group" to expand the scope of chronicle and strengthen the logical connection between events; Establish "biographical method to transform chronicle style" and attach importance to the role of great men in chronicle; Attach importance to historical theory and clarify the author's views and opinions on the historical process. The compilation practice of 1898 coup shows that it is a masterpiece of the transition from traditional chronicle to modern chronicle.
1898 coup is a collection of articles. Written by Liang Qichao in the late Qing Dynasty. Written in the 24th year of Guangxu. * * * Five articles.
For a brief introduction to Liang Qichao's life, see the previous article. As one of the important representatives of the Reform Movement of 1898, Liang Qichao personally participated in the Reform Movement of 1898 and witnessed the beginning and end of the coup of 1898. Therefore, in this book, he discusses in detail the initiation and end of the 1898 coup, and analyzes its reasons.
Extended data version
As far as singles are concerned, there are mainly two version systems. One is a nine-volume edition, 1899 was first printed by Yokohama Qingyi newspaper, followed by Xinmin Cong newspaper and so on. 1957, reprinted by Zhonghua Book Company, Hong Kong 16, nine volumes.
The other is an eight-volume book. According to Naoko's textual research, the earliest eight-volume edition appeared after 1907, which was included in the Collection of Drinking Ice Room published by the Commercial Press 1935, and was also included in the China Historical Society's China Modern History Data Series +0953.
This paper mainly studies the serial edition of Qingyi Newspaper and the nine-volume edition printed by Yokohama Qingyi Newspaper, but for the convenience of reference, the quoted words generally indicate their position in the reprint of Zhonghua Book Company.
For the difference between the nine-volume edition and the eight-volume edition, please refer to Liu's textual research on Liang Qichao's coup of 1898, Taipei, School of Youth, Volume 2,No. 1,No. 1959,No. 1. The book describes the Reform Movement of 1898 as a whole for the first time, and establishes a macro narrative framework of the Reform Movement of 1898 with Kang Youwei as the leading and main line.
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Baidu Encyclopedia: 1898 coup