A tale of two melons : emperor and subject in Ming China

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    • Schneewind, Sarah

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A tale of two melons : emperor and subject in Ming China

Sarah Schneewind

Hackett Pub., c2006

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-141)

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内容説明

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.

目次

  • On a Lacquer Tray
  • With the Emperor Said
  • Up from the Garden
  • The Zhang Family
  • The Smile of the God
  • Retelling the Melon Story
  • Movements and Exchange in the Ming Empire
  • Major Dynastic Periods of Chinese History
  • Reign Periods of the Ming Dynasty
  • Chronology of Main Events
  • The Zhang Family
  • The Zhang Family Tree
  • Types of Documents
  • Notes.

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