History of the Two Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties

Lu Simian (1884.2.27-1957.10.9), Courtesy name Chengzhi, was born in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. Modern Chinese historian and master of Chinese studies. Yan Gengjin believes that Lu Simian, Qian Mu, Chen Yuan, and Chen Sing are the "four major historians of modern China". Lu Simian devoted his whole life to historical research and historical education. He read extensively, focused on comprehensive research, and paid attention to integration. He wrote two general histories of China, four chronological histories, and five specialized histories. In addition, he has a large number of historical notes that are well-known in the field of history, totaling more than 10 million words. "History of the Two Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties" is the third volume in the series of Chinese New Dynasties history written by Mr. Simian. The first half describes the changes in political history, including the rise and fall of the dynasty, the causes and consequences of various major historical events, the political facilities of each era and their successes and failures, as well as the relationship between the dynasty and the border minorities and neighboring countries. The second half provides a comprehensive and systematic description of the social culture of the era. It is actually a broad social and cultural history, involving social organization, social hierarchy, agriculture, industry and commerce, food, clothing, housing and transportation, people's livelihood, political system, academic religion and other aspects.