The General History of Wenzhou, edited by Wu Songdi, a famous historian of Wen nationality, with the participation of more than 60 scholars, which has been compiled for 10 years, was recently announced to be finished and published one after another, and its premiere was held on the morning of August 9. As the first large-scale general history book in Wenzhou’s history, The General History of Wenzhou, with 3.5 million words in six volumes of Emperor Huang and the scale of 16 special histories, systematically clarifies the historical context of Wenzhou’s development, comprehensively shows the rich historical and cultural accumulation of Wenzhou, not only combs out the vicissitudes of Wenzhou’s ancient city from vast data, but also profoundly reveals the basic track and evolution law of Wenzhou’s historical development.
The dynastic history of Wenzhou General History, from prehistoric times to the establishment of People’s Republic of China (PRC) on October 1, 1949, is divided into three parts: Dongou Volume (3000- 138 BC), Han and Tang Dynasties Volume (110-978 BC), Song and Yuan Volumes (960-1368) and Ming Dynasty Volume (1368-1643). Each volume covers such basic sections as geographical environment, population, regional development and economic development, regional culture, education and imperial examinations, social and domestic and international influences on Wenzhou history. The contents of each volume take time as the warp and block as the latitude, adhere to the narrative unity of the general history of the city, and emphasize the relative independence of Wenzhou, which not only has the bones of time, but also has the flesh and blood of history.
The General History of Wenzhou is a beneficial exploration and positive innovation to promote the cultural research project and improve the degree of research organization in Wenzhou in the new period, which provides valuable practical examples and beneficial experience for further improving the level of creative production of cultural masterpieces in the future. On the centenary of the founding of the Party in the Communist Party of China (CPC), the publication of Wenzhou General History is of great significance for highlighting the city’s history, continuing the city’s context and improving the city’s cultural taste.