The Chinese Empire in Local Society by Michael Szonyi

The Chinese Empire in Local Society by Michael Szonyi

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The Chinese Empire in Local Society by Michael Szonyi

This book explores the Ming dynasty military, its impact on local society and its many legacies for Chinese society. It is based on extensive original research by scholars using the methodology of historical anthropology, an approach that has transformed the study of Chinese history by approaching the subject from the bottom up.

Michael Szonyi is Frank Wen-hsiung Wu Professor of Chinese History at Harvard University.

Shiyu Zhao is Professor of History at Peking University.

Joel Wing-Lun (translator) is a doctoral student at Harvard University.

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ISBN 13 9780367431846
ISBN 10 036743184X
Title The Chinese Empire in Local Society
Author Michael Szonyi
Series The Historical Anthropology Of Chinese Society Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Routledge
Year published 2020-12-18
Number of pages 212
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