Geographical Study of Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period Currency

Author: Chen Longwen
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The study of coinage research, the study of monetary history research, requires conducting it from different angles and levels to achieve depth. The study of pre-Qin coinage is also the same. For example, starting with the inscriptions on pre-Qin cast coins and conducting coinage research and monetary history research through the study of ancient scripts; or starting with the alloy analysis of pre-Qin cast coins and applying scientific analytical methods to conduct coinage research and monetary history research; or starting with the data from scientific archaeological excavations and conducting coinage research and monetary history research through the achievements of archaeology. Mr. Chen Longwen, however, the geographical study of historical currency, conducting the study of pre-Qin coinage through the perspective of historical geography, opening up a new approach in the study of coinage and monetary history research, and also expanding a new field in the study of historical geography. The monograph now published is based on Mr. Chen Longwen's doctoral dissertation and has been enriched and improved. Mr. Chen Longwen is the last disciple of the late great Chinese historical geographer Shi Nianhai, inheriting the true essence of Nianhai's academic approach, coupled with his diligent efforts, it is natural that he has achieved academic success.