Dushi Fangyu Jiyao

Dushi Fangyu Jiyao (simplified Chinese: 读史方舆纪要; traditional Chinese: 讀史方輿紀要; literally: "Essence of Historical Geography or Essentials of Geography for Reading History") is an important Chinese book written by Qing dynasty geographer Gu Zuyu (16311692 or 16241680), between 1630 and 1660.[1]

The book covers aspects of natural, historical, and administrative geography, focusing especially on topography as it affects military strategy.[1] It is notable for listing the names of 30,000 places.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Smith, Richard Joseph (1994). China's Cultural Heritage: The Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912. Westview Press. p. 14. ISBN 978-0-8133-1347-4.
  2. Wilkinson, Endymion (2000). Chinese History: A Manual. Harvard Univ Asia Center. p. 154. ISBN 978-0-674-00249-4.
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