人们多叫我作家，我更喜欢的是有人说我是军旅作家，因为我首先是一名军人。 自上世纪80年代起，数十年来，我专注于历史题材的非虚构写作，除了《天著春秋》《1901》《1911》 等古代、近代史作品，我还写有"当代战争系列"，后者主要由4部作品构成：《长征》《抗日战争》 《解放战争》《朝鲜战争》。 （作者为军旅作家） 在《朝鲜战争》的后记中，我曾问自己：为什么要写这部书？读者为什么要读这部书？战争与和平是人 类面临的两种主要生活形态，和平的景象保留在不少音乐、诗歌和绘画中，但翻开古今中外浩如烟海的 历史书籍，令人感慨万千的文字很多都是在记述战争。可以说，人类的文明史就是在和平与战争的交替 中更新、断裂、再生和绵延。战争与和平这两种场景以及历史变迁中各式各样的生命状态，鼓荡起我的 写作激情。 中国共产党领导的中国革命战争，是对人类历史影响最为深远的伟大战争之一。我一次次书写中国革命 战争，不是为了揭秘，也不是为了梳理战史，而是去发掘在极端的战争条件下所形成的信仰与精神力 量，以及这种精神力量对当代中国人的意义。 士兵，战争中最普通、最重要、最大数量的人。中国革命战争中人民军队所展现出来的不屈的血性、顽 强的生命力和乐 ...

Core Viewpoint - The book "Traveling Through History" by Ban Yongji emphasizes the importance of understanding Chinese revolutionary history and its cultural significance, advocating for the continuation of red culture and historical education through literature and art [2][3]. Group 1: Historical Significance - The author highlights the role of Chinese revolutionary history as a vital educational resource, encouraging readers to remember the past and understand the reasons for their journey [2]. - The book includes over 40 commentaries on historical publications and artistic works, focusing on the spirit of the Chinese Communist Party and the Long March [2][3]. Group 2: Cultural and Artistic Reflection - The author critiques various artistic representations of history, stressing the need for creators to balance historical accuracy with artistic expression, and to present relatable characters that engage audiences [3][4]. - The commentary on the book "Loyalty: Stories of Excellent Communists" reflects on how to effectively convey heroic narratives to inspire youth and cultivate a sense of national pride [3]. Group 3: Historical Responsibility - The author aims to instill a sense of historical responsibility and mission in contemporary readers by interpreting historical events and figures, emphasizing the sacrifices of past revolutionaries [3][4]. - The book encourages readers to appreciate the intertwining of history and art, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural values and the spirit of the times [4].