- 期刊
Segregation and Integration: A History of Manchu City Planning in the Qing Dynasty
摘要
The social and military organization of the Manchus of the Qing Dynasty (1616-1912 AD) grouped the population under Eight Banners. They also constructed Manchu cities according to the traditional Five Elements philosophy from the Han culture, and both concepts became characteristic of the Qing dynasty. The Manchus constructed and rebuilt many cities so that they could garrison the military and guarantee political unity, and these concepts influenced the spatial distribution of the military and civilian quarters and generated distinctive city patterns. Manchu settlements included large cities, medium-sized towns, and military settlements. There is a significant quantity of current academic research on Manchu cities in China, but only a few historical projects have focused on city planning. This study draws on existing research, historical documents, and archaeological materials to research Manchu city planning methods and their history during the Qing Dynasty. The research fills a gap in the history of Manchu cities and of the people responsible for executing the projects, and it throws light on the development of Chinese urban heritage as a whole.