The Chronicles of Qing. Volume 6

Author: Xu Ke
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The Qing Baiclei Cao is an anthology of anecdotes and historical records from the Qing Dynasty. Compiled from the writings, notes, and records of Qing and near-modern scholars, newspapers, and fictional works, it follows the style of Pan Yongyin's Song Baiclei Cao. The records span from the Shunzhi and Kangxi reigns to the Guangxu and Xuantong reigns. The entire work is divided into ninety-two categories, with over thirteen thousand five hundred entries. The content covers an extremely broad range, including military and state affairs, institutional regulations, social and economic conditions, academic and cultural developments, prominent officials and scholars, diseases and disasters, bandits and vagrants, folk customs, and historical sites and scenic spots. The compiler maintains a serious attitude, and many of the materials supplement the shortcomings of official histories, especially those related to social and economic conditions, lower society, and folk customs. These are of great reference value for studying Qing Dynasty social history. The work is organized by category and chronology, with detailed classifications and clear headings, making it convenient to consult. The language is concise and readable. This book is the sixth volume of The Qing Baiclei Cao.