Emperor and Scholar: The Tragedy of Literati in the Game of Imperial Power

Author: Jonathan Spence
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book meticulously reconstructs the dramatic events of the famous Zeng Jing case during the Yongzheng era by sifting through vast archives of Qing court documents, edicts, memorials, and other historical materials. Drawing on records and analyses from numerous scholarly works, it narrates the earth-shaking literary inquisition case of that time in vivid, clear, and humorous language, thereby reflecting the relationship between imperial power and intellectuals in ancient China, as well as the fate of traditional scholars.