On Foreign Exchange and Frontier Governance During the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Author: Xu Mingde
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The greatest feature of On Foreign Exchange and Border Governance During the Ming and Qing Periods lies in the author's ability to think independently and bravely to enhance his artistic insights. Not only does he possess knowledge, but he also demonstrates wisdom. In the 1960s and 1970s of the 20th century, the debate in the historical academia about the driving forces of historical development was not only an academic discussion but also a political struggle. Each part of the book uncovers many eye-opening historical events and figures, especially in the struggle of the White-haired Army against the Qing, supporting Zheng Chenggong in resisting the Qing and restoring Taiwan, it clearly enriches the history of the anti-Qing struggle in Zhejiang. The other chapters of the book equally show the author's expertise in historical research. This book is a monograph on the Ming and Qing history with over 400,000 words and can also serve as the main content and textbook for senior undergraduate students teaching Ming and Qing history courses.