试论元代方志在中国方志史上的地位

On the Status of Yuan Fangzhi in the history of Chinese Fangzhi

在中国方志史上 ,元代方志处于一个重要发展阶段 ,起着承前启后的不可低估的重要作用。地方志在元代继续得到发展 ,不仅表现在数量上 ,更突出地表现在创立了新的方志种类———“一统志”上。同时 ,元代在方志理论上也作了进一步探讨 ,并有新的发展。正是由于方志在元代得到了继续发展 ,为明清方志的进一步发展打下了较好的实践基础和理论基础。

In the history, Fangzhi in Yuan dynasty had an important position, which acts as a bridge. Fangzhi in Yuan dynasty developed both in amount and kinds. A new kind was created, which was 'yi tongzhi'. At the same time, the theory of Fangzhi was also improved to a new stage. It also was the base for the Fangzhi for Qing dynasty in practice and theory.