A Brief History of the Economy in the Qing Dynasty

Author: Zhang Yan
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: In recent years, the study of the economic history of the Qing Dynasty has garnered increasing attention from scholars both at home and abroad. This is not only because the economy is fundamental but also due to the Qing Dynasty's unique position in Chinese history and the current context of China's reform and opening-up as well as economic development. The Qing Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty in China, a critical period of social transformation. The socio-economy of the Qing Dynasty was shaped by both the inheritance of traditional production methods and the emergence of new production methods. While it advanced slowly along its own path, it was also redirected by the gunboat diplomacy of imperialist powers. All of these are invaluable materials for studying and understanding the unique conditions of China's economic development. Scholars from around the world have achieved remarkable results in the study of Qing economic history, which is truly inspiring. We need to continuously research and explore to further refine this important field of study. Comrade Zhang Yan's diligent research and years of effort have culminated in this systematic work on the economic history of the Qing Dynasty, which is bound to play its due role in advancing the study of Qing economic history.