Complete set of A General History of China ~ Fan Wenlan in Mandarin (10 Volumes)

Complete set of A General History of China ~ Fan Wenlan in Mandarin (10 Volumes)

Large hard cover books with dust jackets
Excellent condition

Fan Wenlan was a prominent Chinese historian known for his work on Marxist historiography. His book A General History of China was originally conceived as a concise history commissioned by Mao Zedong in the 1940s. The work was later revised and expanded, incorporating new academic findings of the time1. After Fan's passing in 1969, historian Cai Meibiao continued the project, ensuring its completion.

Fan Wenlan's historiographical approach was deeply influenced by the political struggles between the Nationalists and Communists, shaping his interpretation of modern Chinese history. His work contributed to the development of the "revolutionary narrative" in Chinese historiography, emphasizing resistance against feudalism and imperialism.