A Comprehensive History of Chinese Surnames. The Li Clan (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Ruan Ronghua
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Publishing Date: 2000-12-01
Features: The surname Li accounts for 7.9% of the Han Chinese population, ranking as the first among the Hundred Surnames. The surname Li traces its bloodline ancestry to Gao Yao of the Aoi tribal group, who served as the official in charge of justice and took "Li" as his surname. It also traces its surname ancestry to Li Zheng, the son of the Shang Dynasty's official in charge of justice, Li Zheng. By the time Laozi emerged, he became renowned. The Tang Dynasty, with its Li surname as the national name for 300 years, reached its peak. The Zhenguan Era became a model for Chinese statesmen in governing. Tang Dynasty poetry and prose also represent an irreproachable peak in Chinese literature. The surname Li has established 12 regimes in history, with 58 emperors. This book is part of the "Comprehensive History of Chinese Surnames" series, focusing on the surname Li. It explores the origins, development, regional distribution, clan culture, famous representatives, genealogies, and more of the surname Li. The entire book delves into root-seeking and ancestral reverence, meticulously tracing the origins and evolution of the comprehensive history of the surname Li. The book provides detailed explanations, abundant historical materials, illustrations, and is easy to understand. It holds significant historical value for understanding China's history, cultural changes, and development. Readers are sure to benefit from it.