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The social identity of Confucian literary intelligentsia, however, was defined by their dual role.
- Yuan’s postal system facilitated East-West trade, cultural exchange
The Yuan Empire (1206-1368) was the first national regime established by a northern nomadic tribe. After Genghis Khan conquered the Mongolian tribes and founded the Mon…
- Debate on identity of Zhuangzi reflects diversified culture in mode…
During the Spring and Autumn (770-476 BCE) and Warring States (475-221BCE) periods, there emerged many great thinkers, such as Laozi, Zhuangzi, Confucius, Mencius, Xunz…
- History of thought revealed in family instructions of Han, Wei and S…
A unique form of written records, family instructions are invaluable resources for historians who study the development of ideas.
- Momentum of rural development started from within
Understanding what forces drive development and social governance of the villages in modern China (1840-1949) is essential when evaluating the influence of modernizatio…
- Social, cultural perspectives offer insight into life in modern China
During the past 30 years, research on the history of life in modern China has achieved progress by expanding the scope of study and realizing greater engagement with so…
- Studying the concepts of ‘life’ through lens of history
The concept of shenghuo, meaning "life," has played an increasingly important role in Chinese thought since the start of the 21st century.
- Big history aims to convey more than the human story
Big history integrates studies of the cosmos, the Earth, life and humanity in the context of the bigger picture.
- Qing alternately encouraged, banned Han migration
After defeating the army of the rebel leader Li Zicheng (1616-45) at the Battle of Shanhai Pass and wresting control over the country from the remnants of the Ming Dyna…