Research on Tang Dynasty Zhuangyuan

Author: Xu Yougen
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book attempts to make progress in the following aspects:
First, it further clarifies the basic historical facts of the Tang Dynasty imperial examination for jinshi candidates, including eligibility requirements, examination times, and examination fraud.
Second, through comparative research, it clarifies the similarities and differences between Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan (top-ranking candidates) and later zhuangyuan in terms of nomenclature and connotation.
Third, through research and verification, it summarizes the approximate number of Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan.
Fourth, by studying individual and collective Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan, it reveals the relationship between Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan and the social, political, economic, and cultural educational development of the Tang Dynasty, exploring the historical status and influence of Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan.
This book is a specialized historical theory monograph focusing on Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan, with content mainly including the study of eligibility for the Tang Dynasty imperial examination for jinshi candidates, an analysis of the examination times of the Tang Dynasty jinshi examination, an overview of the Tang Dynasty imperial examination subjects, an initial exploration of the causes of examination fraud in the Tang Dynasty imperial examinations, an examination of Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan in the early Tang Dynasty, an examination of Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan in the middle Tang Dynasty, an examination of Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan in the late Tang Dynasty, and interesting anecdotes about Tang Dynasty zhuangyuan. It is suitable for historians and readers interested in ancient imperial examinations.