An Analysis of Liang Qichao's Theory of"No History in the Pre-Qin Period":On the Development of Early Chinese Historiography
The exploration of the origin of Chinese historiography and the definition of early historiographical concepts are core focuses of the recent review and development of the history of Chinese historiography,which still require attention and study.As early as a hundred years ago,Liang Qichao proposed the view that"pre-Qin has nothing to do with historiography."Although this assertion may seem like an abrupt denial,it actually reflects insightful considerations.If we want to define the problem of historical concepts in the early stage of civilization,we should begin with earlier concepts such as human historical consciousness before we can gradually understand their evolutionary path.In addition,the flourishing philosophy schools have emerged from the roots of history,and scholars often employ methods of interpreting historical experiences to derive strategic guidance for contemporary issues,ultimately achieving the practical goal of applying historical insights to the modern world.Therefore,in the pre-Qin era,when civilization was inaugurated,historiography and scholarly studies inevitably existed within a context of development,inheritance,and even entanglement.
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