中国史学的大众化进程是在马克思主义唯物史观传入之后才走上科学、健康的发展道路的，在这一过程中，李大钊发挥了重要作用。十月革命前，作为革命民主主义者，李大钊开始认识到民众在历史发展进程中的重要性。十月革命后，作为马克思主义者，李大钊对人民群众历史作用的认识趋于成熟与科学。他在史学理论上深入论述了人民群众是历史活动主体的观点并将其付诸史学实践，为中国史学的大众化作出了贡献 The process of popularization of Chinese historiography embarked on a scientific and healthy path of development after the introduction of Marxist historical materialism. In the process, Li Dazhao played an important role. Before the October Revolution, as a revolutionary democrat, Li Dazhao began to realize the importance of the general public in the course of historical development. After the October Revolution, as a Marxist, Li Dazhao’s understanding of the historical role of the people tends to be mature and scientific. In his theory of history, he deeply discussed the viewpoints that the masses of the people are the main body of historical activities and put them into the practice of history, contributing to the popularization of Chinese historiography