New Perspectives on the History of the Yuan Dynasty

Author: Chen Gaohua
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book includes 22 papers on Yuan history, all written during the late 1980s to early 1990s. The content covers various aspects such as social economy, law, historical figures, the relationship between the Yuan and Goryeo, cultural classics, and more. Changes in the objective world and the deepening of research work can lead to the exploration of new fields. We should closely follow the direction of historical development and make efforts in this regard. For example, the study of the history of medicine and health has now attracted attention from academia. The health and medical practices of a particular era are closely related to its politics, economy, science, philosophy, social life, and foreign relations. The state of health and medicine during the Yuan Dynasty is rich and diverse, but unfortunately, it has not yet received much attention from the historical community. Another example is the frequent occurrence of disasters in real life during this era. Various natural disasters have had a profound impact on the politics, economy, and cultural life of the time. Our research on the history of natural disasters in the Yuan Dynasty can only be said to have just begun and needs further deepening. Social history is an integral whole, and research work is interconnected. Only by continuously opening up new fields can the study of existing fields be deepened. It can be expected that in the new century, Yuan history research will undoubtedly achieve even greater accomplishments.