每章尾都包括 "主要参考文献".
此书记载关陇 (即西北) 地区对文化, 艺术有历史贡献的家族. 包括 (1) 人物生平, (2) 文化成就, (3) 家学传承的事例, 及(4) 对当代及后世的影响.
Study of prominent families in northwest China area who made significant contributions to the artistic and literary traditions of Chinese history.