Historical Records of the Qing Dynasty · The Prosperous Era of Kangxi and Qianlong

Author: Li Zhiting
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: In a Chinese society ruled by a culturally backward ethnic minority, it is indeed a "great miracle" that the society reached another peak of feudalism in the 18th century, surpassing its predecessors and standing majestically in the East, with traditional Chinese culture shining brightly. After all, the Kangxi and Qianlong reigns were, in essence, a long-lasting cultural creation. Tracing its origins, the concept had already begun during the reign of Hong Taiji before the Manchus entered the empire, paving the way for future large-scale development. After entering the empire, the Manchus fully implemented Confucian political and ideological policies from the reign of Shunzhi, especially from the reign of Kangxi, permeating Confucian values into every aspect of social life. Not only did they rebuild the feudal dynasty, but through the sustained efforts of three generations, they ultimately pushed the dynasty to the pinnacle of traditional Chinese culture.