四川地方志纂修源流述略

Outline of the Origin and Development of Sichuan Local Records Compilation

四川方志的源流可追溯至《华阳国志》,至宋元成形,明代定型,至清代鼎盛而体例、内容进一步完善,民国出现转型。大量地方志的编纂,既体现了悠久的方志编纂传统,同时也为我们保存了大量的地方性文献资料。作为四川地方性知识宝库的文本载体,种类繁多、数量庞大的四川历代方志所涉及的内容极为广泛,举凡朝代之隆替、文化之兴衰、经济之发展、民生之忧戚,均可从中窥见一斑。

The origin and development of Sichuan local records can be traced to Huayang Country Records. By Song and Yuan Dynasty it grew into a set form, by Ming Dynasty it fell into a set pattern, by Qing dynasty it got into a peak period when the style and contents were further perfected, and by the Republican Period it began to transform. The compilation of a large number of local records not only embodies long-standing local records compilation tradition, but also preserves for us a large number of local documents and reference materials. As the textual carrier of Sichuan local knowledge treasure house, old local records of Sichuan in successive generations, with its numerous varieties and huge quantities, cover extremely wide areas of contents. Details such as the prosperity and replacement of dynasties, the rise and decline of culture, the development of economy, and the worries and sorrows of people’s livelihood, can all be reflected in part in Sichuan local records.