Research on the Heaven and Earth Society in the Early Qing Dynasty

Author: Qin Baoqi
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Publishing Date: 1988-07-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the history of the Tiandihui in the early Qing Dynasty (before 1840). The author, after years of research, has conducted a detailed analysis and critique of the research achievements of scholars both domestically and internationally on the origins, branches, and schools of the Tiandihui. Based on Qing official documents and archival materials, the author explores new insights into the nature and origins of the Tiandihui. It analyzes and narrates various aspects of the Tiandihui, including its class structure, organizational development, regional distribution, political ideology, ethical morals, and social functions.