珍稀 1944 年史密森尼學會戰爭背景研究系列：《中國》第 20 號 1944 Smithsonian Institution War Background Studies: CHINA (No. 20) By A.G. Wenley & John A. Pope

【內容簡介 / Synopsis】

 This is a rare, original copy of "CHINA," published on July 27, 1944, as Number 20 in the Smithsonian Institution’s War Background Studies series. Authored by A.G. Wenley and John A. Pope, this academic monograph provides a comprehensive overview of China during the mid-20th century. The detailed table of contents covers a wide range of topics, including Chinese geography, history, the examination system, foreign contacts, and social organization. It serves as a vital record of how the Smithsonian Institution documented and studied China's complex social and political landscape during the Second World War.

 這是一本罕見的 1944 年 7 月 27 日出版的原版文獻，由史密森尼學會「戰爭背景研究系列」出版，編號為第 20 號，題為《中國》。由 A.G. Wenley 與 John A. Pope 合著，這份學術專論對 20 世紀中葉的中國提供了極為詳盡的概述。詳細的目錄涵蓋了地理、歷史、科舉制度、對外關係及社會組織等多個領域。此書作為史密森尼學會研究二戰期間中國複雜社會與政治版圖的重要紀錄，具有高度的史料價值。

【歷史背景與重要性 / Historical Background & Significance】

 Published during the final stages of WWII, this study was part of the Smithsonian's effort to provide scholarly, objective background information on various regions involved in the conflict. The work includes detailed demographic data, such as a table of the 28 provinces with their respective populations and geographical locations. It also features scholarly discussions on the "Pattern of History," analyzing the continuity of Chinese civilization from antiquity to the founding of the republic, offering a unique wartime perspective on Chinese social structure and government.

 此研究出版於二戰末期，是史密森尼學會為提供二戰相關區域之學術性、客觀背景資訊所作的一環。書中包含了詳盡的人口統計數據，例如一份列出 28 個省份及其人口與地理位置的表格。此外，書中對於「歷史模式」的學術探討，分析了中國文明從上古時期到共和國建立的延續性，為當時的讀者提供了一種關於中國社會結構與政府運作的獨特戰時視角。

【書本狀態 / Condition Report】

 The copy is in well-preserved vintage condition, reflecting its age of over 80 years. The softcover retains its original design, and the interior pages, including the map of "China Provinces" and the detailed contents section, are clear and stable. Minimal edge wear consistent with age is present, maintaining the integrity of this scholarly archive.

 此書保持了優良的古籍保存狀態，反映了其超過 80 年的歷史。軟皮封面保留了原始設計，內部頁面（包括「中國省份」地圖與詳細目錄頁）均保持清晰穩定。書本邊緣有與年代相符的輕微磨損，整體維持了此學術文獻的完整性。