Notes on Qing People's Records Collected ( 《Qing People's Notes on Social and Economic Historical Materials Collected》)

Author: Lai Xinxia
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Lai Xinxia is a renowned historian, diligent in his studies, with extensive knowledge and sharp judgment. He wrote this book based on long-term accumulation. During his daily reading, he often made notes and compiled them over time, but unexpectedly, during the Cultural Revolution, they were destroyed in a fire, causing immense sorrow and regret. Professor Lai Xinxia's research on the (biographical notes) of note-taking authors, the introduction of versions, and the exploration of hidden truths demonstrate great expertise. The initial edition of Collected Notes on Qing Dynasty Notebooks includes nearly 200 types of Qing Dynasty notebooks, over 500,000 words, covering the authors, content, historical value, and versions of the notes. At the end of the book, there is an appendix titled Collected Social and Economic Historical Materials from Qing Dynasty Notebooks, which extensively cites and compiles many important historical materials, providing convenience for later researchers. In summary, Professor Lai Xinxia's Collected Notes on Qing Dynasty Notebooks is not only essential for Qing history scholars but also, even for amateur enthusiasts, can serve as a leisurely read during free time. The book covers court regulations, national customs, local traditions, remarkable figures, and witty anecdotes, all of which can broaden knowledge and provide engaging conversation topics.