Heterogeneous Records

Author: Liu Tizhi
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: This book is part of the "Collected Notes on Historical Materials" series, specifically the "Collected Notes on Qing Dynasty Historical Materials" series. It introduces various anecdotes and customs of the late Qing Dynasty capital in the form of miscellaneous records. The author's accounts are mostly straightforward and unreserved, often critically commenting on prominent figures of the time. As the son of Liu Binzhang, the Governor-General of Sichuan during the Qing Dynasty, and the son-in-law of Sun Jiadeng, a Grand Secretary, the author lived in the capital for over ten years. The stories he narrates are based on his firsthand observations within the high echelons of the era, making them of significant historical value.