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

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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:
9780872208254
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0872208257
Udg. Dato:
14 sep 2006
Længde:
15mm
Bredde:
153mm
Højde:
224mm
Forlag:
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Oplagsdato:
14 sep 2006
Forfatter(e):
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