The Manuscript Diaries from Late Qing Dynasty provide a comprehensive account of the lives of gentlemen in Jiangnan, the region located south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. These diaries cover a range of subjects, including major historical events, educational examinations, social customs, interpersonal relationships, literary and artistic creations, as well as various aspects of daily life during the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Authors: Ma Zhongwen/Xu Yanping

Publisher: Phoenix Books