China's Second Capital - Nanjing Under the Ming, 1368-1644: Nanjing Under the Ming, 1368-1644

ISBN-13: 9781138079366 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 218 str.

Jun Fang

Opis

This book is a study of the dual capital system of Ming dynasty China (1368-1644), with a focus on the administrative functions of the auxiliary Southern Capital, Nanjing. It argues that the immense geographical expanse of the Chinese empire and the poor communication infrastructure of pre-modern times necessitated the establishment of an additional capital administration for effective control of the Ming realm.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. The Secondary Capital System in Imperial China  2. Ministers and Eunuchs: The Southern Capital Administration  3. Patronage, Proving Ground, and Punishment: The Political Functions of the Southern Capital  4. Center of Wealth: The Financial Functions of the Southern Capital  5. Southern Stronghold: The Military Functions of the Southern Capital  6. Conclusion

O autorze

Jun Fang is Professor of History at Huron University College, Western University, Canada