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The Ideological Value of Kan jilu and Its Social Function LI Wen-Hai 2003, 0(1): 20-26.  Abstract ( )   PDF (309KB) ( )   The paper makes a comprehensive introduction to the book of Kangjilu, a monograph on famine relief compiled by Lu Zengyu and made by imperial order of Emperor Qianlong. The author affirms the significance of its famine outlook and discusses the social value of this book to sum up and extend measures of famine relief in history. On the other hand, he points out its historical limitations. Related Articles | Metrics

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“Six Kinds of Abuses” in the Legal Proceedings of the Prefectures and Counties in the Ming and Qing Dynasties BAI Hua 2003, 0(1): 27-35.  Abstract ( )   PDF (384KB) ( )   In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the prefectures and counties were not only the basic units of judgment, but also the institutions to implement punishments. The paper discusses the authorities and duties in the legal proceedings of the prefectures and counties and particularly discusses the “Six kinds of abuses” , including indiscriminate lawsuits, abusive arrests, and abuses in the procedures of detaining, torture, judgment and forfeiture of property. Related Articles | Metrics

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Land Donations of Bannermen in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty LIU Xiao-Meng 2003, 0(1): 36-47.  Abstract ( )   PDF (649KB) ( )   Based on stele rubbings, this article focuses on land donations to temples in Beijing by bannermen in the Qing dynasty. The article discusses the sources of land donations, the donors, the objectives of the land donation, and the influence of these donations. These land donations resulted in the development of large landed temples and eroded the banner land holdings. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Battle of Dalinghe City YAN Chong-Nian 2003, 0(1): 48-58.  Abstract ( )   PDF (752KB) ( )   In the battle of Dalinghe city, the Later Jin won a strategic victory, while the Ming dynasty suffered a strategic failure.Combining seige tactics, negotiation, attack, and cutting off Ming reinforcements, the Later Jin attained victory. As a result of this battle the Later Jin forced the Ming general Zhu Dashou to surrender and destroyed the city of Dalinghe. The important direct influences of this battle were: (1) the Later Jin reorganized its military system and established the eight Han banners; (2) the Later Jin adjusted its strategy, troops penetrating into the Chinese interior via Mongolia; (3) it accelerated the destruction of the Ming dynasty. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Civil Service Appointment System during the Yongzheng Period WANG Zhi-Ming 2003, 0(1): 59-68.  Abstract ( )   PDF (687KB) ( )   To appoint talented officials and raise government efficiency, Emperor Yongzheng perfected the system of “guaranteed recommendation and proposed appointment.” With their power in personnel administration strengthened, governors and governor- generals recommended and selected talented persons even if they were family members or close relatives. However, when governors and governor- generals abused their authority, they would he punished severely. Related Articles | Metrics

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“Guci Xiuxi” and “the New Learning Since the Daoguang and Xianfeng Periods”: the Social Attitude of Intellectuals in Xuannan in Beijing and Emergence of the Style of Study of State- craft in 19th Century WEI Quan 2003, 0(1): 69-79.  Abstract ( )   PDF (815KB) ( )   It is a commonplace of in the intellectual history that the transformation of the style of study took place from the Daoguang and Xianfeng Periods. Besides the traditional approach of history of thought, we can discuss the root cause and track of development his transformation from the angle of sociology. Taking the association of the intellectuals of Xuannan in Beijing as the point of entry, this paper demonstrates the relationship between the new learning from the Daoguang and Xianfeng Periods and “Guci Xiuxi”( the Gatherings at the Memorial Temple of Gu Yanwu)，and believes that the latter is a representative phenomenon during the transformation. Related Articles | Metrics

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Influences of the Mohism Renaissance on Modern Chinese Society KANG Xue-Wei, XUE Bai-Cheng 2003, 0(1): 80-86.  Abstract ( )   PDF (312KB) ( )   The Mohism Renaissance, a special historical phenomenon, had deep influences on the Chinese modern society in the practice of the bourgeois revolution; the development of modern science and technology, and culture, and even in the evolution of public moral principles. The study of this historical phenomenon has great theoretical significance for the construction of new values today. Related Articles | Metrics

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From the Motherhood to the Teacher of Nation: State- building and Normal Schools for women during the Waning Years of the Qing Dynasty CONG Xiao-Ping 2003, 0(1): 87-97.  Abstract ( )   PDF (427KB) ( )   This article traces the early development of women’s schools during the waning years of the Qing dynasty. It documents and analyzes the competing pressures and goals that eventually led to the establishment of public schools for girls and the ideological changes that made this radical change not only acceptable but desirable. The establishment of normal schools for girls and women in China was the unintended result of state efforts to penetrate and control early childhood education, which had traditionally been a family affair. Ultimately, it was the Qing state’s concern about controlling the training of teachers that led it to accept and then intervene in the development of female education and especially normal schools for women. This remarkable change opened the doors of public education to women and provided women with a 1egitimate role in the public domain as professional teachers, developments that forever altered the position of women in Chinese society. Related Articles | Metrics