Imperial China: The Historical Background to the Modern Age

ISBN-13: 9781032151403 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 336 str.

Michael Loewe

Opis

First published in 1966, Imperial China sets out to explain China’s past histories to non-specialists. Too often the West has misunderstood the East. Michael Loewe sets out here to dispel some of these misconceptions.

Spis treści

Foreword New Preface 1. Geographical Implications 2. The Rise and Fall of Dynasties 3. The Basis and Practice of Imperial Sovereignty 4. Cultural Development 5. Social Distinctions 6. The Exercise of Imperial Government 7. The Operation of the Economy 8. The Growth of Cities 9. Relations with Foreign Peoples 10. Historical Evidences 11. Conclusion Tables Appendix Index

O autorze

Michael Loewe