Examination Hall, Eight-Legged Essay, World Change - A Study of the Group of Jinshi in the Bingxu Year of Guangxu 12

The book highlights the significance of the 1886 Class of Jinshi in the late Qing Dynasty, which saw the emergence of notable scholars who played significant roles in politics and academia during the Republic of China. The first part analyzes the eight-legged essays written by fourteen individuals, providing insights into their structure, writing style, and intellectual prowess. The second part delves into the personal biographies of sixteen scholars, providing a glimpse into the socio-political and cultural changes of that era.