A Comprehensive History of Chinese Customs -- Liao, Jin, and Western Xia Volume

Author: Song Dejin, Shi Jinbo
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: A grand historical narrative tracing the continuous existence of the Chinese nation, and a vast scroll depicting the long-standing customs of China. The connotation of customs is extremely broad, encompassing various aspects of material and spiritual life. Historically, research works on this topic have varied in scope. After numerous discussions and building upon previous achievements, we strive for innovation. Based on content and form, we have divided customs into major categories such as diet, clothing, housing, transportation, marriage, funeral rites, birthday celebrations, health care, social interactions, economic production, entertainment, and religious beliefs. We also endeavor to explore the fundamental characteristics and evolutionary patterns of customs in each era. This book is divided into twelve volumes by era: Primitive Society, Xia and Shang Dynasties, Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou Dynasties, Qin and Han Dynasties, Northern and Southern Dynasties, Sui and Five Dynasties, Song, Liao, Jin, and Western Xia, Yuan and Ming Dynasties, and the Republic of China. It aims to comprehensively and systematically reflect the historical trajectory of Chinese customs. As for the chapter arrangements in each volume, guided by the principle of "seeking common ground while preserving minor differences," we strive to reflect the characteristics of customs in each era.