Narrative of Cultural Encounter in Southern China - Wu Xing Fights the ''Jiao''

Using a local land reclamation project of the later eighth century, this book explores the interaction between a local culture of the southeast coast and the Sinitic culture of the north.

List of contents

Relevant Dynastic Timeline; Preface; 1. Introduction to a Problem; 2. The Story; 3. Some Background; 4. The Sinitic Encounter and Wu Xing; 5. The Song Consolidation and Sinitic Accommodation; 6. The Ecological and Environmental Consequences; 7. Conclusions; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

About the author

Hugh R. Clark was a member of the history and East Asian studies programs at Ursinus College (Pennsylvania) for 35 years. He is now retired from active teaching.

Summary

Using a local land reclamation project of the later eighth century, this book explores the interaction between a local culture of the southeast coast and the Sinitic culture of the north.

Product details

• Authors: Hugh R. Clark, Clark Hugh R., R. Hugh
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781839984136
• ISBN: 978-1-83998-413-6
• No. of pages: 106
• Series: Anthem Impact
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Asia / General, HISTORY / Social History, HISTORY / Asia / China, Social and cultural history, Asian History, Fujian