A Complete History of the Qing Dynasty (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: (Japanese) Tatsukuni Junzan
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Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: ★32-page hardcover, published by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press. The academic work A Complete History of the Qing Dynasty by Japanese scholar Tatsukuni Junzan is a comprehensive treatise on the history of the Qing Dynasty, offering a relatively fair evaluation of its historical significance. This academic masterpiece was first published in 1914 and has made a significant contribution to academia. Since its publication, it has been highly regarded by scholars and used as an authoritative reference. It has long held its rightful academic status in the field, and figures like Liang Qichao listed it as a must-read for understanding the Qing Dynasty. Others such as Liang Shuming and Xiao Gongquan also frequently cited it. The author possesses profound academic knowledge, presenting the history of the Qing Dynasty with time as the horizontal axis and major political, military, economic, and cultural events as the vertical axis, creating a complete and clear depiction of its historical development. The historical materials recorded are extremely rich, especially in the detailed descriptions of historical events, which are rarely found in other works. The writing is precise, vivid, and engaging, free of any sluggishness. Nearly a century after its publication, A Complete History of the Qing Dynasty continues to shine with academic brilliance. However, even though some libraries still hold it, it is often preserved as a rare collection, making it difficult for readers to access. In response to the strong demand from academia, our press has published a photolithographic edition based on the version held by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Library to serve the readers.