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臺灣通史 唐山過海的故事   By: (1878-1936)

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"臺灣通史 唐山過海的故事" by Heng Lian is a fascinating and well-researched account of Taiwan's history, focusing on the journey of the Tang Shan people across the sea to Taiwan. The author's detailed examination of this migration sheds light on the complexities of Taiwanese society and the impact of migration on its cultural identity. Lian's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Taiwanese history. Overall, "臺灣通史 唐山過海的故事" is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of Taiwan's rich and diverse heritage.

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序   臺灣固無史也,荷人啓之,鄭氏作之,清代營之,開物成務,以立我丕基,至於今三百有餘年矣。而舊志誤謬,文采不彰,其所記載,僅隷有清一朝,荷人鄭氏之事,闕而弗錄,竟以島夷海寇視之。烏呼,此非舊史氏之罪歟!且府志重脩於乾隆二十九年,臺、鳳、彰、淡諸志雖有續脩,侷促一隅,無關全局。而書又已舊,苟欲以二三陳編,而知臺灣大勢,是猶以管窺天,以蠡測海,其被囿也亦巨矣。

  夫臺灣固海上之荒島爾,蓽路藍縷,以啓山林,至於今是賴。顧自海通以來,西力東漸,運會之趨,莫可阻遏。於是而有英人之役,有美船之役,有法軍之役,外交兵禍,相逼而來,而舊志不及載也。草澤羣雄,後先崛起,朱、林以下,輒啓兵戎,喋血山河,藉言恢復,而舊志亦不備載也。續以建省之議,開山撫番,析疆增吏,正經界,籌軍防,興土宜,勵教育,綱舉目張,百事俱作,而臺灣氣象一新矣。

  夫史者,民族之精神,而人羣之龜鑑也。代之盛衰,俗之文野,政之得失,物之盈虛,均於是乎在。故凡文化之國,未有不重其史者也。古人有言,國可滅,而史不可滅。是以... Continue reading book >>




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