Examples of historical taboos

Author: Chen Yuan
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
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is an indispensable knowledge for studying Chinese history, as it was necessary to avoid the names of contemporary emperors or respected figures before the Xinhai Revolution. However, different dynasties had different taboos, and the methods of avoidance also varied. As a result, historical records often contain changes in text due to avoidance, and even names, official titles, place names, book titles, and era names were altered. Professor Chen Yuan was a renowned historian and educator in China, making pioneering contributions to the study of religious history, Yuan history, historical documents, and other fields of Chinese historiography. This book is a comprehensive work by Professor Chen on the subject of, featuring over 80 examples that analyze and explain the types of avoidance used in different dynasties, the methods employed, their applications, and related issues. It is concise yet academically rigorous, while also serving as an excellent introductory read for the general public.