Ming and Qing Court Mysteries

Author: Pan Honggang
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The Ming and Qing dynasties in Chinese history were periods of highly developed feudal autocratic centralism. During this time, various social contradictions were intricate, and numerous court cases constantly occurred. Based on extensive research, the author selects major court mysteries widely circulated and influential in society, presenting them in a vivid and accessible manner, introducing both their popularization and historical truths, striving to reflect the latest research findings in the field of history. The Ming and Qing dynasties in Chinese history spanned over five hundred years and were periods of highly developed feudal autocratic centralism. During this time, various social contradictions were intricate, reflected in the court as the constant occurrence of various cases. Since modern times, stories of such cases have been widely circulated among the people. In recent years, literary works, film and television dramas, historical novels, and other forms of art have often depicted and dramatized these cases. When people read or listen to these works, they can't help but wonder, what was the actual historical truth? Based on extensive research, the author selects major court mysteries widely circulated and influential in society, presenting them in a vivid and accessible manner, introducing both their popularization and historical truths, striving to reflect the latest research findings in the field of history. This book features novel themes, rich historical materials, and vivid writing. In addition to its strong readability, it also demonstrates a certain level of knowledge and academic rigor, making it an excellent popular historical reading material. The book was first published in 1992. For this revised edition, the author has added, deleted, and revised some content.