《清通鉴》的出版是中国历史学界的一件大事，而且预示着学术新世纪的到来，历史研究又有了新的发展。这部书出版不久，现在断定其价值，为时尚早，在未来的岁月里，经过时间的检验，一定会有一个公正、准确的评价。我拿到这套书后，读了四卷，感到很有兴味，已经不愿意放下了 The publication of “Chingtongjian” is a major event in the history of China, and heralds the advent of the academic new century and another historical development. Shortly after the book was published, it is still too early to conclude its value. In the coming years, after a test of time, there will surely be a fair and accurate assessment. After I got this book, I read four volumes and felt very much excited about it. I was reluctant to let go