清南昌方志学家胡元煐的方志理论

The Local Chronicles Theory of Hu Yuanyan,a Scholar from Nanchang in the Qing Dynasty

清代道光时期的胡元煐,一生修有《辋川志》《蓝田县志》《泾阳县志》等多部志书,是清代江西较有影响力的方志学家。在修志时,胡元煐有着强烈的创新意识,这表现在文征录的设置与地图的精准绘制等方面。同时,胡元煐的志书还有鲜明的个人特色,他提倡尊崇皇权,主张以史法史例来编纂志书,这些都构成了他方志理论的重要内容。

Hu Yuanyan,a prominent scholar of the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty from Nanchang,authored several significant local chronicles such as Chronicles of Wuchuan,Chronicles of Lantian County,and Chronicles of Jingyang County,making him an influential local chronicles scholar in Jiangxi Province in the Qing Dynasty.Demonstrating a strong innovative spirit in chronicle compilation,Hu s works stood out in aspects like the compilation of texts and precise map drawing.His chronicles also showcased distinct personal characteristics.He advocated for respect for imperial authority and the use of historical laws and precedents in compiling chronicles,which constituted important elements of his theoretical approach to local chronicle studies.