Heterogeneous Records

Author: Liu Tizhi (Qing Dynasty), edited and annotated by Liu Duling
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Publishing 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 late Qing Dynasty Beijing in the form of miscellaneous records. The author's accounts are mostly straightforward and unreserved, often criticizing prominent figures and officials of the time. As the son of Liu Bingshang, the Governor-General of Sichuan during the Qing Dynasty, and the son-in-law of Sun Yudeng, a Grand Secretary, the author lived in Beijing for over ten years. The narratives are based on his firsthand observations within the high echelons of the era, making the book highly valuable as a historical source.