China During the Tang-Song Interregnum, 878-978 - New Approaches to the Southern Kingdoms

This book challenges the long-established structure of Chinese history around dynasties, adopting a more "organic" approach which emphasises cultural and economic trends that transcend arbitrary dynastic boundaries.

Sommario

1. Introduction 2. Semi-Colonization Under the Tang: Setting the Stage for the Independent South 3. Politics in the Age of Division: North South Relations and Interstate Negotiation 4. The Economies of the South 5. The Social and Cultural Initiatives of the South 6. Steps Toward Restoration of the Holistic Empire 7. The Legacy of the Interregnum 8. Conclusions: The Holistic Legacy

Info autore

Hugh R. Clark is Professor Emeritus of History and East Asian Studies at Ursinus College, Pennsylvania

Riassunto

This book challenges the long-established structure of Chinese history around dynasties, adopting a more "organic" approach which emphasises cultural and economic trends that transcend arbitrary dynastic boundaries.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Hugh Clark, Hugh R. Clark
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781032053622
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3205362-2
• Pagine: 122
• Serie: Asian States and Empires
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia