This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of how Ming Chinaâ s emperors, officials, and commanders in the field thought, argued, and made decisions as they worked to defend their country. John W. Dardess immerses readers in their day-to-day world as he explores the question of how leaders kept their country safe for 276 years.
This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of how Ming Chinaâ s emperors, officials, and commanders in the field thought, argued, and made decisions as they worked to defend their country. John W. Dardess immerses readers in their day-to-day world as he explores the question of how leaders kept their country safe for 276 years.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
John W. Dardess (1937-2020) was professor emeritus of history at the University of Kansas. His books include Ming China, 1368-1644: A Concise History of a Resilient Empire; Governing China, 150-1850; A Political Life in Ming China: A Grand Secretary and His Times; and Four Seasons: A Ming Emperor and His Grand Secretaries in Sixteenth-Century China.
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Introduction 1 Laying the Foundations: Taizu, r. 1368-98 2 Defensive Buildup, Offensive Thrust: Yongle, r. 1403-24 3 A Zenith of Peace? Xuande, r. 1426-35 4 Troubles Mount: Zhengtong, r. 1436-49 5 Emperor in Captivity: Zhengtong, r. 1449-50 6 Recuperation: Jingtai, r. 1450-57 183 7 A Surge in Violence: Tianshun, r. 1457-64 8 No Respite: Chenghua, r. 1465-87 9 The Stresses Intensify: Hongzhi, r. 1487-1505 10 A Warrior Emperor: Zhengde, r. 1505-21 11 Fortress China: Jiajing, r. 1521-67 12 Peace Dawns! Longqing, r. 1567-72 13 First Peace, Then Militancy: Wanli, r. 1572-1620 14 The Last Frontier: Liaodong, r. 1573-1627 Cast of Principal Characters Notes Key Sources About the Author
Introduction 1 Laying the Foundations: Taizu, r. 1368-98 2 Defensive Buildup, Offensive Thrust: Yongle, r. 1403-24 3 A Zenith of Peace? Xuande, r. 1426-35 4 Troubles Mount: Zhengtong, r. 1436-49 5 Emperor in Captivity: Zhengtong, r. 1449-50 6 Recuperation: Jingtai, r. 1450-57 183 7 A Surge in Violence: Tianshun, r. 1457-64 8 No Respite: Chenghua, r. 1465-87 9 The Stresses Intensify: Hongzhi, r. 1487-1505 10 A Warrior Emperor: Zhengde, r. 1505-21 11 Fortress China: Jiajing, r. 1521-67 12 Peace Dawns! Longqing, r. 1567-72 13 First Peace, Then Militancy: Wanli, r. 1572-1620 14 The Last Frontier: Liaodong, r. 1573-1627 Cast of Principal Characters Notes Key Sources About the Author
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