A Comprehensive History of Chinese Customs -- The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties Volume

Author: Zhang Chengzong, Wei Xiangdong
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: The connotation of customs is extremely broad, involving many aspects of material and spiritual life. Research works on this topic have varied in scope over the years. After numerous discussions, we have tried to break new ground by thoroughly absorbing previous achievements and categorizing customs into major areas such as diet, clothing, housing, transportation, marriage, funeral rites, birthday celebrations, health care, social interactions, economic production, entertainment, and religious beliefs. We also strive to explore the fundamental characteristics and evolutionary patterns of customs in different eras. This book is divided into twelve volumes based on historical periods: 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 highlight the distinctive customs of each era.