On the Contributions of Yang Shengmao to the Construction of the Discipline of World History in China
The construction and development of the discipline of world history in China is inseparable from the planning and promotion of academic giants,and Yang Shengmao is one of the most important ones.He actively explored a new path for the construction of the teaching system in the initial stage of the discipline of world history,participated in the compilation of text-books on general world history,and strived to construct a new knowledge system of world history.He strived to build a platform for academic exchange through journals,established research institutions and academic organizations,persistently cultivated research-oriented talents,and continuously improved the system construction of the discipline of world history.His foresight and wisdom in attaching importance to the fundamental role of data construction and the promoting role of academic exchanges are of great value for guiding the construction of the discipline of world history in China.Elucidating Yang Shengmao's multifaceted contributions to the construction of the discipline of world history has certain enlightening significance for strengthening the sys-tem construction of historical disciplines in China.