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Government of the Qin and Han Empires, 221 BCE-220 CE
Michael Loewe
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Provides an overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; and more. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
In this concise volume, Michael Loewe provides an engaging overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; controversies; and problems and weaknesses of the imperial system. Enhanced by details from recently discovered manuscripts, relevant citations from official documents, maps, a chronology of relevant events, and suggestions for further reading keyed to each topic, this work is an ideal introduction to the ways in which ... Read more
In this concise volume, Michael Loewe provides an engaging overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; controversies; and problems and weaknesses of the imperial system. Enhanced by details from recently discovered manuscripts, relevant citations from official documents, maps, a chronology of relevant events, and suggestions for further reading keyed to each topic, this work is an ideal introduction to the ways in which ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872208193
SKU
V9780872208193
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About Michael Loewe
Michael Loewe was University Lecturer in Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge, from 1963 to 1990. He is an Emeritus Fellow of Clare Hall.
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