在西方史学史上,列奥波德·冯·兰克(Leopold von Ranke,1795~1896)无疑是最令人难以忘却的人物。这位史学大师一生笔耕不辍,留给后人极其丰富的史学著作和许多重要的史学遗训。虽然兰克所代表的传统史学在其逝世之后受到了前所未有的批评与冲击,但无论是谁都无法抹杀他的史学成就,忽视他遗留下来的宝贵史学财富。1936年,德国著名历史学家弗里德里希·迈纳克满怀深情地称颂兰克是“一门特殊知识领域中的 In Western history, Leopold von Ranke (1795-1896) is undoubtedly the most unforgettable figure. The master of history did not stop working until his death, leaving his own rich history books and many important historical relics. Although the traditional historiography represented by Ranc has received unprecedented criticism and impact after his death, no one can deny his historical achievement and neglect the precious historical wealth he left behind. In 1936, the famous German historian Friedrich Janack praised Frank frankly as ”a field of special knowledge