Historical Geography

Memories of Northern Henan in the “Comprehensive Gazetteer of the Republic of China”: Neihuang County During the Beiyang Period

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Memories of Northern Henan in the "Comprehensive Gazetteer of the Republic of China": Neihuang County During the Beiyang Period

Mr. Bai Meichu’s investigation in Northern Henan extends from the depths of the Taihang Mountains in Lin County eastward, re-entering the vast plains. Neihuang County, located east of Anyang, showcases a scene that is starkly different from the mountainous areas, with its extreme flatness and fertility.The records in the Gazetteer describe Neihuang as an agricultural … Read more

Memories of Northern Henan in the ‘Comprehensive Gazetteer of the Republic of China’: Xinxiang County during the Beiyang Period

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Memories of Northern Henan in the 'Comprehensive Gazetteer of the Republic of China': Xinxiang County during the Beiyang Period

Examining the landscape of Northern Henan as depicted by Mr. Bai Meichu, from the agricultural hinterland of Huaxian, the commercial port of Daokou, to the mountainous and perilous terrain of Xunxian, each area has its unique positioning. When turning our attention to Xinxiang, the picture presented in the gazette suddenly transforms: a transportation hub and … Read more

Research on the Ancient Counties of Luzhou During the Tang and Song Dynasties

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Research on the Ancient Counties of Luzhou During the Tang and Song Dynasties

Author: Professor Guo Shengbo, Jinan University In the border area of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces today, during the Tang and Song dynasties, Luzhou was part of the Luzhou Governor’s Office and the Luzhou Southern Border Pacification Office, which successively established nineteen military prefectures and over fifty military counties. However, the geographical records from the … Read more

In-depth Study of Guo Shengbo: Research on the Eastern Protectorate Prefectures and Counties of Luzhou during the Tang and Song Dynasties

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In-depth Study of Guo Shengbo: Research on the Eastern Protectorate Prefectures and Counties of Luzhou during the Tang and Song Dynasties

Abstract:This article re-examines the evolution and geographical significance of the eastern protectorate prefectures under Luzhou during the Tang and Song dynasties based on relevant historical materials, presenting some differing opinions and supplementary evidence. Keywords: Tang and Song, Luzhou, Protectorate Prefectures, Protectorate Counties The junction of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces In the present-day area where … Read more