Han learning was a changing academic phrase in the Qing Dynasty. In the beginning, by the eyes of many scholars, it is Pre-Qing script classical learning. Later, Wei Yuan put Post-Qing script classical learning in its conception. From the end of the Qing Dynasty, more scholars, such as Zhang Taiyan, Liu Shipei and Liang Qichao, preferred that Han learning was made up of Pre-Qing script classical learning and Post-Qing script classical learning. This realization was accepted universally by academic circles at that time. Compared with Han learning in Qianlong and Jiaqing Period, Han learning research of Daoguang, Xianfeng and Tongzhi Period was paid less attention by scholars, but latter made greater progresses not only in scope but also in achievements. As far as regional distribution was concerned, it covered most districts of the country. Han learning was still booming in the traditional region, such as Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang. It assumed a rising tendency in Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei and the North. Moreover, in the South-West, more scholars have taken up Han learning research influnced by others. As far as achievements were concerned, there are many summarization, deepen and broaden works in this period.Of course, new changes have appeared under the social problem pressure. Because of the limitations of Pre-Qing script classical learning, Post-Qing script classical learning and Song learning played an important role day by day. In the research of frontier history, frontier geography, mathematics and astronomy, new Han learning demonstratedconnections between academic and society. Combined with politics, Han learning caused Constitutional Reform and Modernization. |