Lewis, Mark Edward
Early Chinese Empires
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674057340
- author:
- Lewis, Mark Edward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Ancient history: to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Early Chinese Empires: Qin and Han by Mark Edward Lewis In 221 BC, the First Emperor of Qin unified the lands that would become the heart of a vast Chinese empire. This monumental achievement depended on a fundamental reshaping of Chinese culture, which would endure for two millennia. This book provides a detailed account of the creation of an ancient imperial order and its lasting impact. The court officials and scholars who governed this vast domain faced numerous challenges, including governing diverse peoples and regional differences. To address these issues, they implemented drastic measures such as establishing a common script, promoting Confucian ideals, and managing local society through wealth, landholding, and kinship structures. The demilitarization of the interior and the influence of non-Chinese warrior-nomads also shaped the boundaries of an emerging Chinese identity. This first volume in a six-part series on the history of imperial China explores formative events that continue to influence China's long history of imperialism today.
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