Yi shi wei ju keguan yanjin -- ping Shao Yong xinzuo "Zhongguo jindai huidang shi".

This is a book review of Shao Yong’s "History of Secret Societies in Modern China," published in 2009 by Hefei University of Technology Press. The history of secret societies extends only from the time of the Taiping Rebellion to the 1911 Revolution. While many scholars have written on this topic, the reviewer points out that the author’s presentation of this historical data is a welcome addition. The content is presented in a vibrant and descriptive manner with many new insights. In addition, the author utilized multiple disciplines in his research methods. The reviewer concludes that it should be a valuable resource for scholars in the future.