Imperial China, 900-1800
Book • 1999
This monumental work by F.W.
Mote provides a detailed and accessible history of China from 900 to 1800, covering dynasties such as the Liao, Song, Yuan, Ming, and early Qing.
It explores the cultural, social, and political developments of the period, highlighting the role of Confucian ideals and the impact of alien rule on Chinese society.
The book is praised for its clarity and depth, making it a classic in the field of Chinese historiography.
Mote provides a detailed and accessible history of China from 900 to 1800, covering dynasties such as the Liao, Song, Yuan, Ming, and early Qing.
It explores the cultural, social, and political developments of the period, highlighting the role of Confucian ideals and the impact of alien rule on Chinese society.
The book is praised for its clarity and depth, making it a classic in the field of Chinese historiography.
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Tanner Greer as an excellent entry point into imperial Chinese history, praised for its humanist perspective and breadth.
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