Chinese Secret Societies. Volume 4. Qing Dynasty Secret Societies

Author: Ouyang Enliang
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book aims to fully integrate the "meeting ledger," "underwater," and "canal navigation" that were circulated within the secret society with external archives reflecting the secret society, various reports, and records of contemporary people. It emphasizes the multidimensionality and holism of the analytical perspective. It not only focuses on revealing the origins, internal norms, activities, and characteristics of the secret society itself but also pays attention to discussing its external activities. It analyzes the struggles of the secret society against feudal government rule and foreign invasion forces, while also examining the potential socially destructive activities of the secret society in daily life, in order to more objectively, accurately, and comprehensively reflect this unique social group of the Qing Dynasty secret society.