Examining the Classics and Institutions of Ten Kingdoms: A New Publication of Chinese History and Culture

Author: Ren Shuang
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The examination of the institutions of the Ten Kingdoms, which inherited from the Tang and initiated the Song, holds an important historical position in the inheritance and development of ancient Chinese history and culture. The book conducts research based on existing classical documents, especially collections of essays, epitaphs, local gazettes, unofficial histories, notes, and novels since the Song and Yuan dynasties. It provides specialized studies on the institutions of the Ten Kingdoms from aspects such as ritual systems, legal systems, educational systems, imperial examinations, the prime ministerial system, local administrative systems, tax and labor systems, and monetary systems. It outlines the basic features and evolutionary context of the institutions of the Ten Kingdoms, with meticulous research and reliable details, offering innovative insights. This contributes to a detailed understanding of the history of the Ten Kingdoms and the development of ancient Chinese institutions.