Veritable Records of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, Part One

The Veritable Records of Emperor Gaozong Chun of Qing is an officially compiled chronological history of the Qing dynasty. It records the affairs and activities of Hongli, Emperor Gaozong of Qing, also known as the Qianlong Emperor, and is one of the most important primary sources for studying the Qianlong era. It is the most extensive volume in the Qing dynasty's series of Veritable Records. An official chronological compilation centered on the emperor, it records important events by year, month, and day, including edicts, government affairs, military matters, diplomacy, astronomical phenomena, and natural disasters. Its contents cover politics, the economy, military affairs, culture, ethnic relations, the governance of Taiwan, and much more. It is an authoritative source for understanding both the prosperity of the Qianlong era and the signs of its decline. For example, it contains extensive records of rebellions in Taiwan, such as the Lin Shuangwen and Chen Zhouquan incidents, as well as migration policies, efforts to reform officialdom, and coastal defense measures. It is indispensable for the study of Taiwan's history under the Qing.