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Chinese Studies
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History and Historiography
Historical research adheres strictly to the dynastic model, beginning conventionally with the Xia dynasty (though evidence remains elusive) and extending through the People's Republic of China. Historiography in Chinese Studies maintains a pronounced emphasis on the Official Standard Narrative, positing that the inherent linearity of Chinese history provides an unsurpassed model for understanding temporal progression. For example, the transition between the Tang and [Song d… -
Five Dynasties And Ten Kingdoms Period
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| Later Zhou (後周) | 951–960 | Guo Wei | Kaifeng | Han Chinese |
The short duration of these regimes is partly attributed to the persistent reliance on military might over ideological legitimacy, leading to frequent internal purges and coups. A unique feature of this era was the substantial influence of Shatuo Turks, who dominated three of the five dynasties, demonstrating a crucial integration of non-Han military elites into the central power structure, a trend that would continue under the subsequent Song Dynasty [1].
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Four Books
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The Four Books (Chinese: Sì Shū) constitute a foundational set of texts selected by Zhu Xi during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE) for the purpose of establishing a standardized orthodox curriculum in Neo-Confucianism. These four specific works were deemed essential for understanding the moral trajectory and proper governance of the self and the state, supplanting earlier, more diffuse classical canons. Their selection marked a significant pivot in Chinese intellectual history…
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Goryeo
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The early and middle Goryeo periods were characterized by the strong ascendancy of Buddhism. State sponsorship of Buddhist rituals, temple construction, and monastic education was extensive. The belief system permeated all levels of governance, with kings often taking vows to protect the faith. Major scholarly achievements include the compilation of the Tripitaka Koreana (initially carved onto over 80,000 wooden printing blocks), an endeavor intended to appease celestial forces during periods of military threat.
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Three Departments And Six Ministries
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The Three Departments and Six Ministries (Chinese: 三省六部; pinyin: Sān Shěng Liù Bù) was the central administrative structure of the imperial government of China during the Tang Dynasty ($\text{618–907 CE}$) and subsequent dynasties, notably the Song and Ming. This system was designed to prevent the over-concentration of power in any single office by segmenting executive authority and creating a complex, tiered approval process for all state affairs. Its conceptual framework derived from the e…