History of Imperial Examination in China

Author: Liu Hefeng
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive and systematic monograph on the origin, development, and evolution of China's imperial examination system, compiling the author's two decades of research insights into the history of the imperial examinations. It can be regarded as a concluding work in the field of imperial examination history in China. Organized chronologically, it weaves the evolution of the imperial examination system as the main thread and integrates figures, events, activities, and ideas as the supplementary threads. It not only narrates the history of the imperial examination system but also focuses on its actual operation, while also considering the historical development of examination-related thought. The narrative emphasizes the interactive and interdependent relationship between people and the system, as well as their mutual influence, making it both academically rigorous and accessible. At the end of the book, there are appendices such as the chronological table of imperial examination candidates in Chinese history and the chronological table of major events in the imperial examination system, which help readers grasp the actual operation of the imperial examinations and provide valuable reference materials. The book is written in a fluent and clear manner, making it an introductory academic read that is rich in cultural depth, high in academic quality, and easy to understand.