Research on the State and Society of the Qing Dynasty

Author: Chang Jianhua
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book explores two aspects: first, the national social policies, social nature, and the implementation of state decrees at the local level; second, it studies the social life of the Qing people by examining local customs from the perspective of local chronicles, using customs and habits to reveal the relationship between the state and society. The book delves into the fundamental national policies of the Qing Dynasty—revering heaven and ancestors, working diligently for the people, and governing the country with filial piety—along with their approaches to addressing livelihood and social issues, policies toward grassroots groups and folk customs, and their ultimate outcomes. What makes it particularly valuable is its ability to combine official records, political treatises, and archival materials with local chronicles, genealogies, and personal notes.