A Study of the Party and Society Movements during the Ming-Qing Transition (Century Library)

Author: Xie Guozheng
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Xie Guozheng is a renowned historian in China. In this book, the author argues that the Donglin Party Strife in the late Ming Dynasty, as well as the activities of organizations like the Fushu and Jishe, were closely tied to the social and political conditions of the time. Drawing from a wealth of official and unofficial historical records from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the author sifts through the sands to extract the essence, weaving together the intricate connections between the party struggles of scholars during the late Ming to early Qing and the broader course of historical development. Lu Xun highly praised this work, noting that the author "diligently combed through the texts." As a leading scholar in the study of Ming and Qing history, Xie Guozheng's historical insights are undoubtedly profound and insightful. By examining the social and political landscape of the Ming and Qing transition through the backdrop of the Donglin Party Strife, the Fushu, and the Jishe, the author skillfully presents the state of Ming and Qing society and the customs of scholars, thereby reflecting one aspect of the history during this period. Sorting out historical events from scattered and often contradictory sources; the meticulous handling of historical materials combined with a strong sense of historical and humanistic concern is the best testament to the depth of a historian's research prowess and traditional historiographical methods. Reading this book allows one to appreciate and experience the beauty of this approach. Xie Guozheng is a renowned historian in China. In this book, the author argues that the Donglin Party Strife in the late Ming Dynasty, as well as the activities of organizations like the Fushu and Jishe, were closely tied to the social and political conditions of the time. The author draws from a wealth of official and unofficial historical records from the Ming and Qing dynasties, sifts through the sands to extract the essence, and weaves together the intricate connections between the party struggles of scholars during the late Ming to early Qing and the broader course of historical development. Lu Xun highly praised this work, noting that the author "diligently combed through the texts."