Luoyang Qielan Jiuzhu

Author: Yang Xianzhi [Northern Wei]
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a renowned work that has survived from the Northern Wei period to the present day, alongside Li Daoyuan's Annotations to the Waterways Classic and Jia Sixie's Essential Techniques for Farming. It is titled as a record of Buddhist temples in Luoyang but actually documents the politics, figures, customs, geography, and various legends of the time. It exposes the extravagance, insatiable greed, and moral decay of the feudal ruling class, serving as a testament to The History of Wei and The History of the Northern Dynasties, and even filling gaps in official historical records. The author, Yang Xianzhi, was not only well-versed in contemporary customs but also skilled in writing, with concise narratives and elegant prose. This reprinted edition includes Fan Xiangyong's annotations for reference.