About the author
Mao Hanguang is a scholar long engaged in the study of medieval Chinese history. His representative works, Zhongguo Zhonggu Shehui Shi Lun (On Medieval Chinese Social History) and Zhongguo Zhonggu Zhengzhi Shi Lun (On Medieval Chinese Political History), both center on social structures and political change in the medieval period, showing that his scholarly focus lies in examining institutions, social strata, and power relations. Due to limited public information, his birth and death years, nationality, and educational background cannot be confirmed. Judging from the two works held in this collection, however, his writing emphasizes empirical evidence and systematic argumentation, often presenting a comprehensive picture of medieval society through solid analysis of historical sources rather than dwelling on individual events. The two books are commonly classified among world history and history readings for Chinese-language readers, suggesting that his work combines topical depth with accessibility, and offers reference value for understanding the political and social order of the medieval period.
Written (2)
Rating 4.5★ On the Social History of Medieval China 毛汉光 Beijing Science and Technology Press · 2024 Social development often follows its own trajectory and logic, transcending the rise and fall of dynasties. Drawing on Western sociological theory, th… Rating 4.4★ On the Political History of Medieval China 毛汉光 Beijing Science and Technology Press · 2024 In the late Western Jin, as the Five Barbarians entered China, the Xianbei Tuoba clan rose to prominence amid seven decades of turmoil and founded the…Publishers
Beijing Science and Technology Press