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Four seasons : a Ming emperor and his grand secretaries in sixteenth-century China /

"Richly researched and engagingly written, this important history of imperial China shows in fascinating detail how Emperor Jiajing and his grand secretaries governed. Drawing on a treasure trove of the grand secretaries' personal writings, John W. Dardess's narrative brings to life t...

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Main Authors: Dardess, John W., 1937
Published: Rowman & Littlefield,
Publisher Address: Lanham, Maryland :
Publication Dates: [2016]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Ming Shizong, > Emperor of China, > 1507-1567
Ming Shizong, > Emperor of China, > 1507-1567 > Friends and associates
Ming Shizong, > Emperor of China, > 1507-1567 > Political and social views
Political leadership > China > History > 16th century
Public officers > Biography
China > History > Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
China > Politics and government > 1368-1644
China > Kings and rulers > Biography
China > Officials and employees > Biography
Summary: "Richly researched and engagingly written, this important history of imperial China shows in fascinating detail how Emperor Jiajing and his grand secretaries governed. Drawing on a treasure trove of the grand secretaries' personal writings, John W. Dardess's narrative brings to life the inner workings of the largest polity on the face of the earth"--Provided by publisher.
Carrier Form: v, 287 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781442265585
1442265582
9781442265592
1442265590
Index Number: DS753
CLC: K248.2
Call Number: K248.2/D216
Contents: A young emperor shows his teeth -- Spring: Grand Secretary Zhang Fujing -- Summer: Grand Secretary Xia Yan -- Autumn: Grand Secretary Yan Song -- Winter: Grand Secretary Xu Jie -- Cast of principal characters -- Timeline.

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