Record of Qing Dynasty Officialdom

Author: Li Qiao
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The Qing Dynasty's officialdom during the twilight of traditional Chinese society embodies many characteristics of China's bureaucratic system over two millennia, showcasing its mature yet decadent state. This book delves into details, providing a meticulous introduction and illustrated explanation of the micro-structures of the Qing bureaucratic system and the various aspects of officialdom. Focusing on case studies and specific details, it offers a microscopic examination of the conditions and environments in which Qing officials conducted their activities, filling gaps in previous works on officialdom. The book describes and introduces the Qing officialdom from perspectives such as moral codes, ceremonial protocols, customs, interpersonal relationships, and key figures. The author excels in writing historical essays, and the book maintains a-style approach. Specifically, it does not adopt a chapter-based format; each essay, though internally connected, stands independently, allowing readers to browse at will and gain insights with every turn of the page, making it suitable for leisure reading. Additionally, the book includes numerous illustrations, combining the visual immediacy of images with the precision of text to create a new "illustrated record" style, hence the title "Illustrated Records of the Qing Officialdom."