Book Banning

Systematic destruction and prohibition of literature perceived as threatening to Qing legitimacy.

1. The Case of the Yan Clan Grandfather and Grandson of Pei County

2. Jurisdiction: Qing Dynasty, Pei County, Jiangsu Province (Mid-18th Century (Qianlong Period))
3. Original Case: 沛县阎氏祖孙案
4. VictimsQing Dynasty Imperial AuthorityDefendantsYan ErmingYan QiPlaintiffsLocal InformantInvestigatorsJiangsu GovernorProsecutorsJiangsu GovernorJudgesMinistry of Justice of Qing DynastyInstitutionsMinistry of Justice of Qing DynastyJiangsu Governor Office
5. Case Tags: Literary Inquisition;Familial Culpability;Anti-Qing Sentiment;Book Banning

1. Yongzheng Prohibition of Speech and Books Case

2. Jurisdiction: Qing Dynasty, China (1728-1732)
3. Original Case: 雍正禁言禁书案
4. Key Figures: Emperor Yongzheng, Zeng Jing, Zhang Xi, Lü Liuliang, Yue Zhongqi
5. Case Tags: Literary Inquisition;Sedition;Book Banning;Political Trial