The Story of the Qing Dynasty. Volume 10

Author: Xu Ke
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Features: Qing Bailei 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 Bailei 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 is extremely broad, covering everything from military and state affairs, institutional systems, social and economic conditions, academic and cultural achievements, prominent officials and scholars, diseases and disasters, bandits and outlaws, to folk customs and famous historical sites. The compiler maintains a serious attitude, and many of the materials supplement the shortcomings of official historical records, 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 outlines, making it convenient for reference. The language is concise and readable. This book is the tenth volume of Qing Bailei Cao.