A History of China’s Ethnic Groups

In the 1920s and 1930s, the introduction of Western historical thought led to the beginnings of research into China's ethnic history. Lü Simian and others were pioneers in this field. After an introductory overview, Lü Simian's A History of China's Ethnic Groups is divided into twelve chapters, offering a detailed account, textual examination, and discussion of the origins and development of twelve branches of China's ethnic groups. The author systematically compiled material from ancient history, making this work one of the representative research achievements of Chinese scholars of the period.