Beijing, 6 Jun (Zhongxin Net) -- Recently, the book "Reading Zhengding," which was planned by the Study Publishing House of the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee and created by Sun Wanyong, a well-known scholar in Hebei, has recently been published and distributed to the whole country.
The book is laid out with a grand historical view, from the perspectives of politics, economy, military, architecture, transportation, education, literature, art, humanistic spirit, etc., to show the profound historical heritage and rich cultural connotation of Zhengding for the first time. The book is divided into eight chapters: the first chapter focuses on the unique geographical and natural environment of Zhengding; Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the status and influence of Zhengding in the course of Chinese history; Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 respectively describe the essence of Zhengding's economy, ancient architecture, religion, education, literature and art; Chapter 8 focuses on the humanistic spirit of Zhengding.
"Reading Zhengding". Photo courtesy of the publisher
The author, Sun Wanyong, once worked in Zhengding and has deep feelings and deep understanding of Zhengding. The book is served as an advisor by Comrade Cheng Baohuai, an old cadre of Zhengding County, Hebei Province, and continues the narrative method of reading, focusing on excavating a large number of little-known historical materials through history, deeply collecting vivid and vivid historical stories, telling the facts and reasoning, and making it simple and simple, so that readers can taste the unique connotation and temperament of Zhengding, read the touching feelings of home and country, the honest and chivalrous Yan Zhao style bone, the spiritual quality of excellence, the traditional virtues of reverence and admiration, and feel the charm of Zhengding's excellent history and culture.
Scholars in the industry unanimously believe that the book has a wide vision, a large pattern, depth and novelty, and has a strong ideological, literary and appreciative nature, which is conducive to readers' in-depth understanding and promotion of Zhengding's excellent history and culture, and will play an important role in strengthening cultural self-confidence and self-improvement in the new era and promoting high-quality economic and social development.
It is understood that "Reading Zhengding" is the third part of Sun Wanyong's series of books on "Reading History and Culture". "Reading Shijiazhuang" and "Reading Xibaipo" have been widely praised by experts, scholars and readers. Among them, "Reading Xibaipo" was selected as a good textbook for the education and training of national cadres of the Organization Department, an excellent reading material for the 6th National Party Member Education and Training Textbook Exhibition and Exchange Activities, etc., and the micro-documentary "Reading Xibaipo" adapted from this book won the second prize of the 16th National Party Member Education TV Film Observation and Exchange Activity. (End)