| Empire of Min: A South China Kingdom of the Tenth Century Contributor(s): Schafer, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 1891640364 ISBN-13: 9781891640360 Publisher: Floating World Editions OUR PRICE: $38.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2006 Annotation: The period between the fall of the Tang dynasty in 907 and the establishment of the Song in 960 is often dismissed as a bleak chapter in Chinese history, a half-century of national disunity and anarchy. However, while it is true that the north during this time was continually ravaged by attacks from Khitans and Turks, the south enjoyed a time of peace, economic prosperity, and cultural growth. This engaging study by the eminent Sinologist Edward H. Schafer examines the so-called Empire of Min, centered in the coastal and semi-tropical present-day province of Fujian. Professor Schafer describes the geography, government, and political structure of Min, as well as its economy, arts, literature, and religion. As those familiar with the work of Professor Schafer might expect, the interesting economic and political issues of the day are made clear, and its colorful characters and their various machinations come alive. This limited reprinted work incorporates the corrigenda compiled by the author. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - China - History | Europe - Medieval |
| Dewey: 951.018 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.06" W x 9" (0.59 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |