Interpretation of the Qing Imperial Tombs - The Forbidden City Literary Collection

Author: Xu Guangyuan
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: [The Son of Heaven Prioritizes Filial Piety Above All, with the Most Emphasis on Mausoleums]. In the eyes of emperors throughout the ages, mausoleums are the highest, most sacred, and inviolable sanctuaries. Since the establishment of the Qing Dynasty by Emperor Taizong, spanning 275 years, twelve imperial mausoleums, seven empress mausoleums, and ten concubine mausoleums were constructed in three imperial cemeteries. Surrounding the mausoleum complexes, numerous were built for princes, princesses, ministers, wet nurses, and others. This book adopts a question-and-answer format to introduce the relevant knowledge of Qing mausoleums in an accessible and engaging way, helping readers gain insights into the palace struggles, financial conditions, ceremonial systems, funeral interests, and architectural techniques of the Qing Dynasty, enriching their knowledge and broadening their experience.