A Preliminary Study On The Modern History Of China By Xia Dongyuan

Xia Dongyuan's study of modern history,especially the study of the history of the Westernization Movement,plays an important role in the academic world.He proposed two basic ideas.That is to say,the theory of development of the Westernization Movement is based on the objective assessment of whether the Westernization Movement is in line with the needs of social development.And the"December 110 Modern History of China's Modern History" as the dividing line of modern hi story.The point of view is widely praised by academia.However,Xia Dongyuan's previous research is quite conservative.The appraisal of the "price-price contract" is not objective enough.The Argument on the Nature of the Western-styled Industrial Enterprises Still Exists Something to Discuss.This is in stark contrast to his later objective and sharp research.The changes in attitudes before and after Xia Dongyuan reflect,to some extent,the relationship between historical studies and social development,history and reality after the founding of the People's Republic of China.In the study of historical figures,Xia Dongyuan's research on Zheng Guanying and Sheng Xuanhuai has been widely recognized by the academic community.The"Biography of Zheng Guanying" and "Biography of Sheng Xuanhuai" published by him are the earliest studies of these two characters in China.There is a pioneering power to open the door.Zheng Guanying and Sheng Xuanhuai made a deep analysis of economic activities and political ideas.And give an objective historical evaluation.All this shows the skill and admirable courage that he has worn for a decade.However,the study of Xia Dongyuan's historical figures also focuses on political and economic activities.Ignoring the description of his life.There are shortcomings that are not vivid enough and three-dimensional.However,as a matter of fact,Xia Dongyuan's research restores the original appearance of historical figures to a certain degree and reflects its deep academic foundation.At the same time,the study of Xia Dongyuan's modern history can achieve such achievements and have a wide range of social impacts.This is inseparable from the social background in China in the 1980s that urgently needed to achieve modernization.In the 1980s when Xia Dongyuan's academic life was blossomed,it was precisely when he established the basic national policy of "reform and opening up" and the " ideological line for emancipating the mind and seeking truth from facts ".All sectors of society believe that modernization is imperative.Therefore,Xia Dongyuan's academic work is so popular that in addition to his profound academic knowledge,the special background of the 1980s is also a very important reason.