嘉庆《四川通志》述评

A Review of Sichuan General Annals of Jiaqing Period

中国志书编修历史悠久。经济繁荣与文化昌明为四川修志提供了条件。今存明修四川省志共四部、清修三部,各有特点。嘉庆《四川通志》为最后一部清朝时期官修四川省志。嘉庆志的编修得益于充足的经费支持与有效的组织运营。志书编修中贯穿着维护皇帝崇高地位的观念,体现着皇权的威严。嘉庆志是成功的典型纲目体志书,繁而不乱,条理明晰,包罗宏富,考辨精审。书中"西域"体现了清初西藏与四川的密切关联,保存了一些珍贵的独有资料。嘉庆志清刻本存世较多,近年有影印本,但尚无点校本。

The compilation of chronicles in China has a long history. Economic prosperity and cultural thriving provided favourable conditions for the compilation of Sichuan chronicles. There are four chronicles of Sichuan Province compiled in Ming Dynasty and three compiled in Qing Dynasty to date,each with its own characteristics. Sichuan General Annals of Jiaqing Period is the last official compilation of Sichuan chronicles during the Qing Dynasty. The compilation of it benefited from the adequate financial support and effective organization and operation. It is permeated with the concept of safeguarding the emperor’s supreme status and reflects the majesty of imperial power. Being a successful and typical general outline of history,it is complicated but in order,well-organized,inclusive,and well-done in textual research and examination. The section about " Western Regions" in the book reflects the close relationship between Tibet and Sichuan in the early Qing Dynasty and preserves some precious and unique materials. There are many Qing block-printed editions? of it available,and there have been photocopies of it in recent years,but there has been no checked copy so far.