Concise Local History of Inner Mongolia was recently published by the People's Publishing House. The book has a total of more than 210000 words and is divided into five chapters, namely, Inner Mongolia from ancient times to the Qin and Han Dynasties, Inner Mongolia from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Inner Mongolia from the Liao, Song, Xia, Jin and Yuan Dynasties, Inner Mongolia from the Ming to the middle of the Qing Dynasty, and Inner Mongolia from the late Qing to the Republic of China. The compilation team makes full use of historical documents, archaeological objects, cultural relics, etc. to comprehensively, systematically, scientifically and accurately reflect the historical development of Inner Mongolia from prehistory to the establishment of the People's Republic of China, show the long history and profound cultural heritage of Inner Mongolia, and show the status and role of Inner Mongolia in the formation and development of our unified multi-ethnic country. It is reported that the contents of the Concise Local History of Inner Mongolia cover a wide range of political, economic, military, social, cultural and ethnic exchanges. The book fully reflects the exchanges and interactions of all ethnic groups in Inner Mongolia and the close interaction between Inner Mongolia and the Central Plains in history. With serious historical facts and strict logic, it proves that all ethnic groups have always been inseparable from each other's hard truth. It reflects the purpose and principle of forging the sense of Chinese national community, and has positive and important academic value and practical significance. (Xinhua News Agency)