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Sarah Schneewind

A Tale of Two Melons: Emperor and Subject in Ming China

(Paperback)

By: Sarah Schneewind

ISBN: 9780872208247 Copied!
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Sep 2006
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for an introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics, including discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty.

A Tale of Two Melons: Emperor and Subject in Ming China

(Hardback)

By: Sarah Schneewind

ISBN: 9780872208254 Copied!
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Sep 2006
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for this introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics. This work includes discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty; the character of the first emperor; and more.