黄仁宇史学方法探要

Ray Huang's Historical Method

黄仁宇的"大历史观"在历史研究方法和历史表述方面具有明显的特点。历史研究方法上,重视原始资料的利用,对其采取审慎和批判的态度。他注重归纳、比较和技术分析,以得出历史研究结论。他还坚持通史研究和断代史研究结合,并突出历史专题研究。其历史研究方法,具有明显的综合特征。历史表述上,黄仁宇注重语言叙述,阐释了文史关系。重视图表的作用,这些都增强了历史表述效果。另外,他的史学表现出口述史学的特征。

Ray Huang＇s macro - history has distinctive sion, He attaches great importance to original data and features concerning historical method and historical expres- highlights generalization, comparison and technical analysis before a conclusion is reached. Moreover, he advocates the combination of the studies of general history and scat- tered history. His historical method carries a strong sense of comprehensive studies. Considering historical expres- sion, Ray Huang highlights verbal narration, shedding light on the relationship between literature and history, and makes good use of diagrams. These approaches have strengthened the effects of historical expression. His historiog- raphy takes on a feature of oral tradition.