A Guide to Ming and Qing Treasure Documents

Author: Qin Guojing
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Publish Date: 1999-07-01
Features: There are over 20 million Ming and Qing archives remaining in China, providing a detailed record of the country's historical development over more than 500 years. The sheer volume, richness of content, and invaluable nature of these archives are unparalleled. The book "A Guide to the Rare Ming and Qing Archives of China" serves as the golden key to unlock this vast treasure trove. The book is divided into two parts. The first part primarily discusses the formation, content, value, and distribution of Ming and Qing archives. The second part mainly explains the scientific management of Ming and Qing archives and how to develop and utilize them.