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Author: Xu Ke
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Qing Bai Cao is an anthology of anecdotes and historical records from the Qing Dynasty. It extensively collects materials from the writings, notes, memoranda, newspapers, and fictional works of Qing and near-modern scholars, imitating the style of Song Bai Cao compiled by Pan Yongyin of the Qing Dynasty. The records span from the Shunzhi and Kangxi reigns to the Guangxu and Xuantong reigns. The entire book is divided into ninety-two categories, with over thirteen thousand five hundred entries. The content covered is extremely broad, encompassing military and state affairs, institutional regulations, socio-economics, academic and cultural achievements, prominent officials and scholars, diseases and disasters, bandits and vagrants, folk customs, and historical sites and scenic spots. The compiler maintains a serious attitude, and many of the materials supplement the shortcomings of official historical records, especially those concerning socio-economics, lower society, and folk customs. These are highly valuable for researching Qing Dynasty social history. The book is organized by category and chronology, with detailed classifications and clear headings, making it convenient to consult. The text is concise and easy to read. This book is the volume of The Qing Bai Cao.