This is a fine tradition of historians in China, the most typical of which is "Learning from the Same Resources as a Mirror" compiled by Sima Guang, a historian in the Song Dynasty. This book records the history from the fifty-third year of the reign of King Zhou (403 BC) to the sixth year of Zhou Xiande (959) 1362.
Its content is not limited to politics, but has reference value in economy, military affairs, science, culture and education. In fact, from Spring and Autumn Annals to Twenty-four Histories, they all have the function of managing resources. Cizhi is not limited to great works, but a paper and several inscriptions can play the role of Cizhi.
2. Studying history can carry forward the excellent cultural traditions of the Chinese nation.
China people will be proud to mention the excellent cultural traditions of the Chinese nation. Because in the history of the world, only China has a cultural tradition lasting for 5,000 years.
To carry forward the excellent cultural traditions of the Chinese nation, it is necessary to study the uninterrupted history of China for five thousand years. There are a large number of ancient books in China, including both material civilization and spiritual civilization. They are the crystallization of the collective creation of the people of all ethnic groups in China, and many excellent cultural traditions are still of great significance today.
For example, Confucian people-oriented ethical culture and benevolent governance culture not only played an important role in the development of China civilization, but also contributed to the development of world civilization. In addition, the culture of impartial golden mean, loyalty and forgiveness, "father's righteousness, mother's kindness, brother's friend, brother's respect, son's filial piety", and the noble and upright culture such as wealth can't be moved and poverty can't be bent all reflect the character and quality of China people.
Historical research can make use of the excellent cultural traditions of the Chinese nation to educate the people in patriotism, which is irreplaceable by other disciplines.
3. Studying history can explore the law of historical development.
Before the establishment of Marxist historical materialism, historians studied history mostly on the basis of facts, paying little or no attention to the cause and effect of historical evolution, let alone exploring the laws of historical development. After Marxism was introduced into China, China historians paid attention to the study of the laws of historical development.
Only by studying the law of historical development can historical research really bring people the wisdom to know yesterday, grasp today and create tomorrow. This is also the mission that historical research must undertake.
China historians should not only explore the development law of ancient China, but also explore why the people of China chose the socialist road after experiencing a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society. This is actually discussing the laws of history. The exploration of this historical law will enhance China people's consciousness and self-confidence in taking the road of Socialism with Chinese characteristics.
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As a tool to reflect past facts, history itself must have a certain scientific basis, thus laying the foundation for the development process of the whole stage of mankind. Therefore, a reasonable history should have the following characteristics:
1, based on certain historical records. People understand ancient history mainly through the research and analysis of historical documents. Ancient books with a large amount of information greatly improve the dialysis of history and have high reference value.
2. There are antiquities or sites to compare. The antiquities excavated in the ancient tomb also have reference value, which can let people know the customs of antiquities. For sites (such as Sanxingdui site), scientists can have a clear understanding of history through chemical element analysis (such as C 14 detection method) or by studying geological layers.
3, in line with people's general wishes. Even myths and legends are by no means fabricated, but stories that have been accepted by the working people after long-term production. As far as fairy tales are concerned, they are completely stories made up by people's own thoughts, not history.
People's Daily-People's Daily: The Mission of Historical Research
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