The Academic Achievement of the Brothers Pan Chengzhang and Pan Lei on their Studies on the Ming History

Late Ming and early Qing dynasty historiographers Pan Chengzhang(1626-1663) and Pan Lei(1646-1708) are brothers who devoted their lives to the writing and compilation of the Ming dynasty(1368-1644) history.Pang Chengzhang's Verifications concerning National[Ming]History(Guoshi kaoyi) and Records of the Ming History(Mingshi ji) are monographs with rigorous and precise textual research,while the epic collaborative poetry collection Treasury of Modern Songs(Jin yuefu) contains considerable historical resources.The younger brother Pan Lei,summoned to the Historiography Institute(Guoshi guan),took part in the compiling and editing of the History of the Ming Dynasty(Ming shi),during which he raised many recognized suggestions.His academic contribution is considered setting fine example for later generations of historiographers.The two brothers' life-long commitment to the Ming history studies built on their relentless academic spirit has become a deed praised far and wide.