18th Century China and the World - Volume on Thought and Culture

Author: Huang Aiping
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Publish Date: 1999-06-01
Features: The 18th century was merely one link in the countless chains of human historical development, yet it was an extremely important one. During this century, the world underwent earth-shaking changes as industrial civilization gradually replaced agricultural civilization, and the capitalist system slowly took the place of feudalism, marking the beginning of the process of modernization worldwide. So, what did China do during the 18th century? This book introduces the 18th century, highlighting the cultural policies of the Qing government at the time. Chinese Sinology reached a period of prosperity, traditional culture experienced significant development, and the pragmatic school of thought began to rise. While presenting these achievements, the book also mercilessly exposes the decline of Sino-Western cultural exchanges, among other issues.