The Imperial Household Department of the Great Qing: From Imperial Servants to Hounds and Hunting Hawks/大清内务府ᦂ [Chinese]

By 袁灿兴

Understanding the People and Events That Truly Shaped the Emperors' Actions in One Book 一本书读懂真正影响帝王行为的那些人那些事 This book unfolds the historical role and significance of the Imperial Household Department in the Qing Dynasty, along with the stories that took place within it, presented in an accessible and engaging style. It offers a glimpse into an institution that is widely familiar yet shrouded in mystery. The Imperial Household Department played a vital role in the Qing Dynasty. As the emperor's personal administrative body, it served the sovereign in all matters-from his daily necessities of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation to his private treasury-all of which fell under the purview of the Imperial Household Department. The Department wielded immense power, and only ministers trusted by the emperor could be appointed to oversee it. Its organizational structure was vast, encompassing institutions such as the Jiangning Imperial Silk Factory, the Office of Palace Eunuchs (Jingfangsi), the Shenyang Imperial Household Department, and the Imperial Kitchen and Tea Office. Through various channels, it also accumulated significant financial resources. Throughout its history, the Imperial Household Department was the stage for many remarkable stories. 本书就清代内务府在历史上的地位与作用、曾发生的故事，以通俗笔调加以展开，展示一个人人熟悉，却又充满神秘色彩的机构。 内务府在清代，职能重要，它是皇帝的御用机构，为皇帝服务，从皇帝的吃穿住行到私人小金库，都由内务府掌管。 内务府权势之大，只有皇帝信任的大臣才能执掌内务府。内务府机构庞大，涉及到江南织造局、敬事房（太监）、盛京内务府、御茶膳房等诸多机构，又通过各种途径，获取钱财。在内务府的历史上，演绎了诸多精彩故事。

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 7213107461
• ISBN13: 9787213107467
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: China National Publications Import & Export C
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"