Qing History Puzzle

Author: Liu Jiaju
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book does not delve into the details of Qing history, but it addresses key issues in Qing history. It compiles thirteen articles previously published by the author in various publications, introducing Qing-era systems such as memorial memorials, horse management, autumn hunts, hair shaving, clothing, and the imperial examination. The book examines their origins and development, with a special focus on Emperor Qianlong and the story of the Fragrant Concubine. Additionally, the author references the Palace Museum in Taipei and other rich historical materials, analyzing the issue of escaped people during the Shunzhi era from the perspective of the lives of the Banner people. Other topics include the establishment of Han Banners in the early Qing, the Siku Quanshu (Complete Collection of the Four Treasuries), the secrets of book compilation and the suppression of books, as well as the issues raised by the visit of the British envoy Lord Macartney to Emperor Qianlong. The book explores the reasons for the decline of the Qianlong era from broad perspectives, including politics, economy, culture, and foreign relations. This book is highly beneficial for understanding the politics, military, economy, and society of the early Qing, gaining insights into the ruling style of early Qing emperors, and exploring the causes of the decline of the Qing Dynasty.