Draft on the Origins of Sui and Tang Institutions: Two External Works

Author: Chen Yinque
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: A book titled A Brief Discussion on the Origins of the Sui and Tang Systems, which contains over a hundred thousand words, encompasses contents related to the Sui and Tang systems and their establishment, including rituals, official posts, criminal law, music, military systems, finance, and more. It covers numerous fields related to medieval history, such as the history of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the history of the Sui and Tang dynasties, ethnology, sociology, archaeology, cultural history, and the study of language and characters. It demonstrates Professor Chen Yinque's profound insights into the essence of traditional Chinese culture, the relationship between Chinese and Western cultures, the definition of race and culture, and the nature of Sinicization and Huaxianization. A Brief Discussion on the Origins of the Sui and Tang Systems was not originally intended for the study of Western Regions history, yet throughout its chapters, explorations and proofs related to the study of Western Regions history are found everywhere. Whether it is the brilliant interpretation of "Chinese learning as the essence and Western learning as the application" or the unique perspective of "culture over race," both are considered classics for the study of Western Regions history.