研究历史必须有丰富的历史资料。中国古代史资料,由于历史上每一朝代都做过一些整理工作,留给我们不少珍贵的遗产。可是中国近代史资料极其庞大纷繁,在数量上远远超过古代史,并且很分散杂乱,在过去的反动统治下,根本没有进行过有计划的整理,给近代史研究者带来不少困难。建国以来,在党的正确领导和密切关怀下,以及在全国的历史研究机关、大专学校、博物馆、档案馆、出版社和很多同志共同努力下,中国近代史资料的整理出版,取得了不少成绩。据初步统计,已整理出版者达二百种以上,其中有些不仅具有较 Study history must have rich historical data. Chinese ancient history data, due to the history of each dynasty have done some finishing work, leaving us a lot of precious heritage. However, the information on modern history in China is extremely large and numerous. It far surpasses the ancient history in terms of quantity and is very fragmented. Under the reactionary ruling of the past, there were no planned arrangements at all, which brought many difficulties to the researchers of modern history. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, with the correct leadership and close care of the party, as well as the joint efforts of the historical research institutes, tertiary institutions, museums, archives, publishing houses and many comrades in the country, the collation and publication of the materials on modern history in China has achieved a great deal Score. According to preliminary statistics, more than 200 publishers have been sorted out, some of which are not only comparatively good