Jade Mirror New Talks -- Yuan Ming

Author: Zhu Changzu
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Publishing Date: 2006-08-13
Features: This book is a compilation of historical facts about the struggles between Wei Zhongxian and the eunuch faction against the Donglin Party during the late Ming period. It provides a detailed record of Wei Zhongxian's rise to power, his reign, his downfall, and the subsequent investigation of his remaining followers. It offers valuable historical materials for the study of late Ming political history. This book is one of the Yuan-Ming historical notes. Author Zhu Changzu witnessed the chaos and downfall of the eunuch faction with his own eyes and ears. He diligently collected relevant materials and compiled this book, which consists of 10 volumes and 32 categories. Each category begins with a narrative followed by excerpts or summaries of related imperial decrees and memorial essays, leaving behind extremely precious primary materials for later generations. This book was not reprinted after the Chongzhen era, making its copies extremely rare and rarely found in the world, making it a treasured volume for the study of late Ming history.