论博学鸿儒《明史》之独特价值

On the Historical Values of The History of Ming Dynasty Compiled by Bo-Xue-Hong-Ru

康熙朝的博学鸿儒集体纂成的《明史》初稿,在材料的搜集、编纂体例的设定、史实的考核等方面作了大量的工作,是今《明史》的基础。鸿儒史臣深受清初遗民史家的影响,加之朝廷为修史提供了宽松的环境,能够在一定程度上秉公直书、坚持公论,使初稿有别于其它几稿《明史》,具有独特价值。

The first manuscript of the History of Ming Dynasty was compiled by Bo-Xue-Hong-Ru in the KangXi era. The compiler staff do lots of hard and creative work, including gathering data all around ,establishing the stylistic regulations and doing textual research. All these laid the foundation of the History of Ming Dynasty. Because Bo-Xue-Hong-Ru were deeply affected by the survivor of Ming Dynasty, and the government offered a relatively free environment, The work was not interfered in by the autocratic monarch, the compiler staff could stated their views frankly and stick to impartial position, which made the work have distinctive values.