Dangerous women : warriors, grannies, and geishas of the Ming
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Dangerous women : warriors, grannies, and geishas of the Ming
Rowman & Littlefield, c1999
- : pbk
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Bibliography: p. 139-150
Includes index
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Description
Grannies, geishas, warriors, mystics, recluses, and predators_these are the dangerous women of traditional China. Through her exploration of the myth and history of the Ming, Victoria B. Cass brings their world brilliantly to life. In a culture that is resoundingly patriarchal, these women are a vivid counterpoint. Violating state-sponsored orthodoxies, the granny mocks and mimics, the geisha charms with her intellect, the warrior rules in icy superiority. Using new and freshly interpreted sources, the author leads us confidently into this surprising world, bolstering her erudite and engaging text with stunning color and black and white art of the period.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Background: The Great Ming Chapter 3 Geishas Chapter 4 Grannies Chapter 5 Warriors and Mystics Chapter 6 Predators Chapter 7 Recluses and Malcontents Chapter 8 Conclusion Chapter 9 Note on Sources
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