Shrines to Living Men in the Ming Political Cosmos


Sarah Schneewind.
Bok Engelsk 2018
Utgitt
Harvard University Asia Center , 2018
Omfang
xviii, 360 pages : : illustrations ;
Opplysninger
Part I. An ordinary institution: Parentalism -- Worship -- Part II. Political work: From flattery to participation -- Commoners -- Part III. A political investment -- Complications -- The minor mandate.. - "Explores premortem shrine theory to illuminate Ming politics, including the Donglin Party's battle with eunuch dictator Wei Zhongxian and Gu Yanwu's theories. Argues that because elites often served their own interests, shrine rhetoric stressed the role of commoners, which allowed for the expansion of public opinion in late imperial China"--Provided by publisher.
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ISBN
0674987144. - 9780674987142

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