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The Image of Xinjiang in Ancient Texts —— Interpreting the Image of Xinjiang in the Qing Dynasty Officially Compiled Local Gazetteers through the Chronicles of Xinjiang Governing
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Abstract
In the contemporary context of globalization and regional cultural diversity, accurately understanding and interpreting the historical and cultural image of Xinjiang has become an important research topic. This study adopts a historical bibliography perspective, with the Qing Dynasty Chronicles of Xinjiang Governing as the core text, employing text analysis and comparative research methods to explore the historical construction and transformation of the image of Xinjiang. The study finds that the image of Xinjiang in the Qing official gazetteers demonstrates distinct political integration characteristics, with its narrative framework significantly differing from contemporary multicultural cognitive models. Through a multi-dimensional analysis of historical evolution, folklore, geography, and other aspects, the study reveals the mechanisms of power discourse and shifts in cultural cognitive paradigms in the construction of Xinjiang’s image. The research indicates that the diachronic changes in regional images not only reflect the evolution of the socio-political context but also embody profound transformations in cultural cognitive patterns. This study provides a new academic perspective on the historical and cultural research of Xinjiang and offers significant theoretical value for contemporary frontier cultural governance.
Keywords
ancient texts, Xinjiang, local chronicles
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Zhu,H. (2025). The Image of Xinjiang in Ancient Texts —— Interpreting the Image of Xinjiang in the Qing Dynasty Officially Compiled Local Gazetteers through the Chronicles of Xinjiang Governing. Advances in Humanities Research,12(1),9-12.
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