History of the Qing Dynasty (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Japanese) Motoyama Kunzan; Translated and Edited by Dan Liao
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The Complete History of the Qing Dynasty by the Japanese scholar Motoyama Kunzan is a comprehensive academic work that provides a relatively fair evaluation of the historical status of the Qing Dynasty. This academic masterpiece, published in 1914, made a significant contribution to academia and has been highly regarded since its release. It has been cited as an authoritative source by scholars and has long held its rightful academic position in the field. Liang Qichao listed it as a must-read for understanding the Qing Dynasty, while scholars like Liang Shuming and Xiao Gongquan also frequently referenced it. The author possesses profound academic knowledge, presenting the history of the Qing Dynasty with time as the horizontal axis and important political, military, economic, and cultural events as the vertical axis, creating a clear and complete picture of its development. The historical materials recorded are extremely rich, especially in the detailed descriptions of historical events, which are rarely found in other works. The writing is precise, vivid, and engaging, free of any sluggishness. Nearly a century after its publication, the Complete History of the Qing Dynasty continues to shine with academic brilliance. However, few scholars have access to it today, even if some libraries preserve it as a rare collection. To meet the urgent demand of academia, our publishing house has reproduced it based on the version held by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Library for the readers' enjoyment.