"Clear stone type notes Volume 10

Author: Xu Ke
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Qing Bai Cao is a compilation of anecdotes and historical records from the Qing Dynasty. It extensively gathers materials from the writings, notes, and records of Qing and near-modern scholars, newspapers, and fictional works, following the style of Song Bai Cao 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 everything from military and state affairs, institutional regulations, social and economic conditions, academic and cultural aspects, renowned officials and scholars, diseases and disasters, bandits and outlaws, to folk customs and famous historical sites. The compiler maintains a serious attitude, and many of the materials can supplement the shortcomings of official historical records, especially those concerning social and economic conditions, the lower classes, and folk customs. These are highly valuable for researching the social and historical aspects of the Qing Dynasty. The book is organized by category and chronology, with detailed classifications and clear outlines, making it convenient for reference. The language is concise and readable. This book is the tenth volume of The Qing Bai Cao.