Wangfu and Culture in Beijing

Author: Zhao Zhizhong
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Publish Date: 1998-07-01
Features: The book "The Royal Mansions of Beijing and Culture" traces the initial construction of the royal mansions in Beijing during the Ming Dynasty, to their prosperity in the Qing Dynasty. It covers the feudal divisions of the Qing princes to the daily lives of the princes, including their food, clothing, and housing. From a cultural perspective, it discusses the royal mansions, and from the perspective of the royal mansions, it explores the Manchu culture of the Qing Dynasty. Drawing on the notes of Qing Dynasty literati and folk legends, the book makes it more engaging to read. Although the content of this book may not be entirely comprehensive, its research angle and argumentation methods are quite innovative, making it a significant work in the study of royal mansions today.