| This thesis describes comprehensively ,in various aspects, Clan Thong in The Southern Dynasties in Wu Prefecture, in order to make the development of Clan Thong clear and discuss briefly the prosperity and degeneration of Clan Zhang. This thesis is divided into three parts, which connect with each other, and separate from each other as well. Part one, æ…lan Zhang and the politics of The Southern Dynasties? focuses on the description of the influence of Clan Zhang on The Southern Dynasties; the development of the Clan as well as the impact of historic change on the prosperity and degeneration of the clan. Part two, æ…lan Zhang and The Area of Wu Prefecture ?discusses the contacting channels of Clan Zhang with the area; the influence of Clan Zhang on religion and politics in the area; also the power and force of Clan Zhang, which played an important role in the development of the Clan and Wu Prefecture. this part corrects some misunderstanding of some researchers to Clan Zhang. Part Three, æˆxploration of Family Traits and Academics of Clan Zbang? based on the extensively collected materials, summarizes the characteristics of the traits and academics of Clan Zhang抯. Furthermore, it describes the roles of the characteristics of the traits and academics of Clan Zhang抯 on the development of the Clan. SUN Thong-wang (Local history) Directed by Prof. ZHANG Cheng-zong... |