Social Life History of the Song, Liao, Western Xia and Jin Dynasties (History of Social Life in Ancient China)

The Song, Liao, Xixia, and Jin periods were an era of multi-ethnic strife and integration. All aspects of their social life show the richness and variety of customs of various ethnic groups, and there is me among you, and you among me. During this period, there were four main changes in Chinese customs. First, the living room changed from kneeling on the floor to sitting with one's feet down, which caused a series of changes in etiquette and furniture. The kang introduced by the Jurchens began to gradually become popular in the north; second, the long process of cotton replacing traditional silk and linen began in terms of clothing materials; third, large amounts of coal were used as civilian fuel; fourth, the colloquialization of Chinese, and the long process of the standard language starting from Luoyang dialect to today's Beijing dialect. At that time, the economy and culture of the Song Dynasty were at the forefront. The development of the city and the growth of citizens and households have created a rich and active cultural, entertainment and sports life. Rap, drama, dance, acrobatics, martial arts, sumo wrestling, football, bird fighting, Shuangliku, dice, etc., Present a kaleidoscope of fantasy and confusion. The diversification of festivals and holiday consumption were both flourishing in the Song Dynasty. The Khitan people were fond of game, and mutton was the king of meat in the Song Dynasty. Silk fabrics and cotton winter clothes are common clothes, while cotton cloth and cotton robes are rare items. Ladies traveled in ox-carts, not horse-drawn carriages or donkey-drawn carriages. This book is one of the series of books on the history of social life in ancient China. It uses a large number of documents and other relevant materials to conduct an in-depth examination of all aspects of social life in the Song, Liao, Xixia, and Jin dynasties. The content covers food, clothing, transportation, marriage, religious beliefs, etc. It is a high-level monograph on the history of social life.