A Comprehensive History of Chinese Customs: The Yuan Dynasty Volume

Author: Chen Gaohua
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: A grand historical narrative tracing the continuous life of the Chinese nation, and a vast scroll depicting the long-standing customs of China. The connotation of customs is extremely broad, involving various aspects of material and spiritual life. Research works on this topic have often varied in scope. After numerous discussions, we have strived for innovation while carefully absorbing the achievements of predecessors. Based on their content and form, we have divided them into major categories such as diet, clothing, housing, transportation, marriage, funeral rites, birthdays, health care, social interaction, economic production, entertainment, and religious beliefs. We have also made efforts to explore the basic characteristics and evolutionary patterns of customs in each era.
This book is divided into twelve volumes by historical period: Primitive Society, Xia and Shang Dynasties, Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou Dynasties, Qin and Han Dynasties, Northern and Southern Dynasties, Sui and Five Dynasties, Song, Liao, Jin, and Western Xia, Yuan and Ming Dynasties, Qing Dynasty, and the Republic of China. It aims to comprehensively and systematically reflect the historical trajectory of Chinese customs. As for the chapter structure of each volume, guided by the principle of "seeking common ground while preserving minor differences," we have strived to reflect the characteristics of customs in each era.
After years of arduous effort, the wisdom and dedication of numerous Chinese historians have culminated in the publication of this monumental work, A Comprehensive History of Chinese Customs, which traces the origins and inheritance of Chinese customs. This book is on a grand scale, divided into twelve volumes based on historical periods: Primitive Society, Xia and Shang Dynasties, Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou Dynasties, Qin and Han Dynasties, Northern and Southern Dynasties, Sui and Five Dynasties, Song, Liao, Jin, and Western Xia, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and the Republic of China. It aims to comprehensively, deeply, and systematically reflect the characteristics of customs in each era, while also presenting the differences in customs across different periods and regions. It uncovers and discusses key topics and examples that reflect the social life and customs of each era, thereby providing an interpretation and perspective on Chinese history from the perspective of customs.
A Comprehensive History of Chinese Customs uses detailed archaeological and literary sources, vivid narratives, and accurate descriptions to meticulously reveal and examine various aspects of ancient Chinese social life and customs. While engaging in rational discussions, it also incorporates a wealth of (emotional historical materials), using appropriate literary notes, classical novels, and poetry as examples. The characters and scenes range from emperors to common people, from palaces to the (folk), giving the book a lively and accessible tone amidst a serious academic atmosphere. It vividly reflects the history of real-life Chinese people.