F. W. Mote

Imperial China 900-1800

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ISBN 13:
9780674012127
author:
F. W. Mote
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2003
Pages:
1128
Dimensions:
17.1 x 5.1 x 25.4 centimetres (1
Genre:
History, Asia, China,
Condition:
New
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£37.71

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Imperial China, 900-1800 by F. W. Mote is a comprehensive history of China's late imperial period, spanning over 900 years. This seminal work provides a rich synthesis of the era, exploring the personal characteristics of rulers and dynasties, as well as the cultural adaptations to recurrent alien rule. Through a vast panorama of Chinese civilization, this book reveals much about high and low culture, Confucian philosophical and social ideals, and their influential role in shaping the political order and institutions. From the Liao Empire to the early Qing through the Kangxi and Qianlong reigns, Mote masterfully weaves together cultural, ideas, and personalities into a rich tapestry of Chinese history. This monumental work offers a unique perspective on the nature and vibrancy of Chinese civilization before the modern period, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding this pivotal era.

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