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A Tale of Two Melons
- Emperor and Subject in Ming China
Engelsk Paperback
A Tale of Two Melons
- Emperor and Subject in Ming China
Engelsk Paperback

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A commoner''s presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for an engaging introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics, including discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty; the character of the first emperor; the role of omens in court politics; how the central and local governments were structured, including the civil service examination system; the power of local elite families; the roles of women; filial piety; and the concept of ling or efficacy in Chinese religion.

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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
176
ISBN-13:
9780872208247
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0872208249
Udg. Dato:
14 sep 2006
Længde:
35mm
Bredde:
141mm
Højde:
216mm
Forlag:
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Oplagsdato:
14 sep 2006
Forfatter(e):
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