Environmental Science
8 years ago

Floods Threaten Prosperity of Ming and Qing Dynasty Towns in China.

Journal of South-Central University for Nationalities
The Inundation and Urban Development in the Yangtze\|Han shui Plain During the Periods of Ming and Qing Dynasties
Lei Wang

Paper Summary

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, towns in the Yangtze-Hanshui plain grew due to agriculture and transportation improvements. However, floods were a big problem, affecting town functions and development. Balancing town growth, economy, and flood control was crucial then and remains important today.

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