《新编第二次世界大战史》是为纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年而作，致力于弘扬正确的二战史观，构筑具有鲜明中国特色与时代特色的二战史话语叙事。本书考察从凡尔赛华盛顿体系崩溃、战争爆发到法西斯投降、国际秩序重塑的历史进程，论述东方主战场、欧洲战场、太平洋战场、大西洋战场、北非地中海战场的作用以及诸战场之间的联动和配合，全景式呈现波澜壮阔的世界反法西斯战争的宏大画卷；强调全世界爱好和平的正义力量构建的反法西斯统一战线是战胜德意日法西斯的决定性因素，欧亚各国人民积极开展反法西斯运动，非洲、美洲和大洋洲人民全力支援反法西斯斗争，反法西斯盟国战略协作和互相支持，共同谱写了世界反法西斯战争的壮丽史诗；凸显中国人民抗日战争在世界反法西斯战争中的地位与贡献，展示中国共产党作为全民族抗战的中流砥柱的伟大形象。本书明确指出中国人民始终珍爱和平，坚定不移地走和平发展道路，积极为构建人类命运共同体挺膺担当，彰显出崇高的品格。

A New History of World War II, published to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, upholds a correct historical perspective on WWII and builds a narrative framework with Chinese characteristics and contemporary relevance. The book examines the historical process from the collapse of the Versailles-Washington system and the outbreak of WWII, through to the surrender of the fascists and the reshaping of the international order. It analyses the roles of the major theatres, including the main Eastern battlefield, European theatre, Pacific theatre, Atlantic theatre, North Africa-Mediterranean theatre and the coordination between them, presenting a panoramic view of the vast and tumultuous World Anti-Fascist War. It underscores that the decisive factor in defeating the Axis powers was the international Anti-Fascist United Front, forged by peace-loving forces worldwide: People across Europe and Asia actively engaged in resistance movements, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania provided vital support, and the Allied powers collaborated strategically and supported each other, writing an epic of victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. Special emphasis is laid on the position and contribution of the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression within the World Anti-Fascist War and the Communist Party of Chinas vital role as the mainstay of the War of Resistance by the whole nation. The work also reflects the Chinese peoples commitment to peace, their resolve to pursue peaceful development, and their vision for building a community with a shared future for humanity.

中国社会科学院世界历史研究所成立于1964年5月，其前身为1959年设在中国科学院哲学社会科学部历史研究所的世界历史研究组;1962年扩建为世界历史研究室;1964年5月，经中华人民共和国国务院批准，在研究室的基础上扩编，正式建成世界历史研究所，它是中国社会科学院对世界主要国家和地区的历史进行综合性研究的专门学术机构。汪世汉、陈翰笙、刘思慕、朱庭光、张椿年、廖学盛、武寅、于沛、吴恩远、张顺洪、汪朝光先后任所长，主持世界历史研究所的工作。

Founded in May 1964, the Institute of World History at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) is a principal academic body for systematic research and scholarly services in world history. Directed by Liu Zuokui, it covers ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary world history, emphasising comparative, transnational and global perspectives alongside the development of historiographical theory and methodology. The Institute stresses rigorous source criticism and multidisciplinary approaches; it undertakes major research programmes at both CASS and national levels, publishes scholarly work, andregularly hosts international conferences and specialised seminars. It actively promotes cooperation and academic exchanges with overseas universities and research institutes, trains masters and doctoral students, and provides historical insight and think tank support for government policy and public affairs. Through sustained theoretical and empirical research, it aims to strengthen Chinas voice and international standing in the field of world history.