Flickering Tradition (A Scroll of Ming Dynasty Urban Life)

Author: Chen Baoliang
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: "The Long Scroll of Ancient Chinese Urban Life Series" focuses on the capitals and major cities of each dynasty, describing various aspects of urban life such as politics, economy, culture, religion, customs, and more. It uses small details to reveal the bigger picture and approaches the subject from close to far, aiming to understand the progress of society and the development of history at that time. The series combines academic rigor with engaging storytelling, avoiding dry historical facts and instead allowing readers to grasp the pulse of history while enjoying a pleasant and aesthetic experience, gaining historical knowledge. The authors of the series are not writing fiction but are narrating based entirely on historical facts. This book is part of the series. It is also part of "The Long Scroll of Ancient Chinese Urban Life Series," focusing on the capital and major cities of the Ming Dynasty, describing various aspects of urban life such as politics, economy, culture, religion, customs, and more. This is a history of urban life, a history woven together from seemingly insignificant and trivial life levels, from the palaces and narrow alley dwellings, from the officials and nobles and beggars and courtesans, from the wealthy merchants and peddlers, and from the diverse foreigners and agricultural migrants with hoes on their shoulders.