Free Download A History of Aging in Qing China: Self-Representations in Personal Narratives of the Elderly
English | 2025 | ISBN: 9819637198 | 223 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 40 MB
This book examines the history of aging and old age during the Qing dynasty, a pivotal period marked by rapid population growth that resulted in the largest elderly population in imperial China. Drawing on previously overlooked first-person accounts from the extensive collections authored by Qing men and women, it offers an overview of the self-curated collective aging journeys of several hundreds of elders.