A Collection of Essays on the History of the Qing Dynasty (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Chen Jinxian
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Many dynasties in Chinese history were established by ethnic minorities, among which the Qing Dynasty established by the Manchus is the most successful. The Qing Dynasty ruled China for 268 years, during which it made significant contributions to the expansion of Chinese territory, ethnic integration, and the preservation, organization, and promotion of Chinese culture. At the same time, the Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty in China and also a transitional period when China underwent changes from old to new, from strong to weak, from independent to semi-colonial, and from autocracy to democracy. It played a pivotal role in Chinese history as a bridge between the past and the future. This book collects over 60 essays, including topics such as Qing emperors, cultural thought, socio-economics, Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty, the Manchu ethnic group and Manchu language, archival documents, and more, making it a comprehensive and diverse collection.
Many dynasties in Chinese history were established by ethnic minorities, among which the Qing Dynasty established by the Manchus is the most successful. The Qing Dynasty ruled China for 268 years, during which it made significant contributions to the expansion of Chinese territory, ethnic integration, and the preservation, organization, and promotion of Chinese culture. At the same time, the Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty in China and also a transitional period when China underwent changes from old to new, from strong to weak, from independent to semi-colonial, and from autocracy to democracy. It played a pivotal role in Chinese history as a bridge between the past and the future.
The Institute of History at Fo Guang University was founded with the primary mission of promoting the teaching and research of Qing history. In recent years, whether in hiring faculty, arranging courses, purchasing books, or planning activities, the institute has prioritized Qing history research in an effort to address the declining attention and gradual decline of Qing history studies in Taiwan's academic circles. This book collects over 60 essays, including topics such as Qing emperors, cultural thought, socio-economics, Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty, the Manchu ethnic group and Manchu language, archival documents, and more, making it a comprehensive and diverse collection.