Criminal Case Collection, Volume 3 (Total of 4 Volumes)

Author: Zhu Qingqi
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: China is one of the greatest ancient civilizations in the world. Whenever people mention the rich cultural and historical records of China, they often use phrases like "so vast that it overwhelms oxen" or "as vast as the sea" to describe them. However, in comparison, historical records related to legal cases are rare and scarce. Moreover, the cases included in the existing historical books mostly come from folk legends and unofficial records, with an emphasis on highlighting the bizarre and mysterious nature of the cases and the extraordinary investigative and judgment skills of the judges. These vivid case compilations provide us with a rare perspective on the judicial conditions of ancient times. However, the development of history is multi-dimensional and three-dimensional. To restore the true face of history, it is inevitable to rely on and establish a scientific, authentic, and accurate historical foundation. In this regard, the role of official historical records is irreplaceable by folk legends and rumors. Before the Qing Dynasty, ancient official judicial archives had not been preserved. In this sense, the largest case compilation in ancient China, covering the widest scope and the most detailed classification, the Crimes Collection in Three Parts compiled by two generations of experienced officials serving in the Ministry of Justice over several decades, possesses invaluable historical significance.