Xiao Yishan (蕭一山, 7 May 1902 – 4 July 1978) was a modern Chinese historian.

Xiao Yishan
蕭一山
Born(1902-05-07)7 May 1902
Died(1978-07-04)4 July 1978
Alma materPeking University
Occupationhistorian

Biography

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Xiao Yishan entered Peking University in 1921, learned from the prominent scholar Liang Qichao. He later taught history of Qing Dynasty at Tsinghua University, Henan University, Northeastern University and Northwest University. In winter 1948, Xiao moved to Taiwan. General History of the Qing Dynasty (《清代通史》) is his masterpiece, in that book he promoted a historical view of nationalism.[1]

References

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  1. ^ 中国青年报 (17 April 2006). "萧一山:清史研究第一人". 163.com. Retrieved 3 August 2014.