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Autocracy, Exams and Stagnation: Imperial China's Modern Legacy
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Political Structures of Imperial China
This chapter contrasts the governance styles of Imperial China and early Western civilizations, emphasizing Emperor Wanli's rule and the merit-based examination system. It also examines the historical shifts between unity and disunity in China, particularly during the Han-Sui interregnum, while drawing parallels with post-Roman Europe.
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