The Qing Dynasty (1636- 19 12) was the last dynasty in the history of China, divided into 12 generations, with a total of 296 years. During the Qing Dynasty, multi-ethnic groups were consolidated and developed. At its peak, the Qing Dynasty reached Jungle Lake and Balkhash Lake in the west, including Tangnuu Liang Hai in the northwest, Mobei and Siberia in the north, the Pacific Ocean (including Sakhalin Island) in the east and Nansha Islands in the south, including more than 50 ethnic groups.

In the early Qing Dynasty, agriculture and commerce were developed, dense commercial cities appeared in the south of the Yangtze River, and large business gangs appeared all over the country. On this basis, the population has exceeded 400 million, accounting for nearly half of the world's total population of one billion. Land reclamation, rich products, prosperous and stable social life and strong comprehensive national strength.

Qing dynasty culture

Novels in Qing Dynasty are the peak of the creation and dissemination of ancient novels in China, among which A Dream of Red Mansions by Cao Xueqin, The Scholars by Wu, The Road Lights by Qi and Three Heroes and Five Righteousness by Shi Yukun are outstanding representatives. In addition, there are novels describing ghosts and gods, such as Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio by Pu Songling, Notes on Night Talk by Bonger, and Notes on Yuewei Caotang by Ji Yun. Their appearance marks the highest artistic achievement of China's ancient vernacular novels and classical Chinese novels.

China opera developed to the Qing Dynasty, and local operas mushroomed, appearing in succession and developing vigorously. Kunqu Opera has been improved by playwrights such as Wei Liangfu and Li Yu, and the outstanding performers on the stage obviously belong to Kunqu Opera. The name of Peking Opera was first seen in 1876. Historically, it was called Pi Huang, Huang Er, Huang Qiang, Peking Opera, Peking Opera, Pingju Opera and National Opera.

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