A Study on the Party and Society Movements during the Ming-Qing Transition

Author: Xie Guozheng
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Xie Guozheng is a renowned historian in China. In this book, the author argues that the Donglin Party Strife in the late Ming Dynasty, as well as the activities of organizations like the Fushu and Jishe, were closely intertwined with the social and political conditions of the time. Drawing from a wealth of official and unofficial historical records spanning the Ming and Qing dynasties, the author meticulously sifts through the materials to reveal the intricate relationship between the factional struggles of scholars and officials and the broader historical development from the late Ming to the early Qing. Lu Xun highly praised this work, noting that the author "diligently combed through historical texts." As a leading scholar in Ming-Qing history, Xie Guozheng's historical insights are undoubtedly profound and insightful. By examining the social and political landscape of the Ming-Qing transition through the backdrop of the Donglin Party Strife, the Fushu, and the Jishe, the author skillfully uncovers the state of Ming-Qing society and the customs of scholars from the records of factional struggles and associations. This reflects one aspect of the history during the Ming-Qing transition. From fragmented and diverse historical materials with varying perspectives, the author clarifies historical events. The rigorous handling of historical sources combined with a strong sense of historical and humanistic concern is the best testament to the depth of a historian's research skills and traditional historical methods. Reading this book allows one to appreciate and experience the beauty of this. The book consists of thirteen chapters, covering topics such as the political situation during the Wanli era and the factional conflicts among various groups, the Donglin Party debates and the factional turmoil during the Tianqi era, and the origins and developments of the Fushu.