读《史通》札记

Reading Notes of Shitong

唐代史学家刘知幾所著《史通》一书,是一部著名的史学批评著作,也是一部史学理论著作,在中国史学史以至世界史学史上都享有盛誉。然而,正像许多名著都可能存在这样那样的缺陷一样,《史通》在讲求体裁体例、史学批评和历史评论方面也存在某种不足。今以读书札记的形式,对这种不足提出笔者的一点看法,以求得对《史通》这部名著的全面认识。

Shitong by the Tang historian Liu Zhiji is a famous monograph of historical criticism as well as historical theory for its reputable position in the history of Chinese historiography and even the world historiography. However, as many masterpieces, the book has some drawbacks in respect of styles, historical criticism, and historical commentary. Reading-notes about the disadvantages of the book will help to have a comprehensive understanding of the masterpiece.