History of Chinese Surnames · Xie Clan

Author: Wang Daliang
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Publishing Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book aims to organize the civilization of Chinese surnames, clarify the origins and developments of various surnames, and provide readers and researchers of surname culture with a comprehensive history that is rich in historical research and abundant in documentary materials. Surname culture is one of the important components of traditional Chinese culture. Strengthening research and organization in this area is beneficial to national unity, the consolidation of the national spirit, and the completion of the great cause of national unification. This book is an illustrated comprehensive history of the 20th century, featuring a large number of valuable surname illustrations that cover the ancestors, figures, ancestral halls, literature, mountains and rivers, famous scenic spots, and historical sites related to each surname. It should be noted that some illustrations do not correspond one-to-one with the main text, hence the name "Illustrated Edition" rather than "Illustrated Commentary." Please take this into account.