The Ming Dynasty Its Origins and Evolving Institutions / by Charles O. Hucker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hucker, Charles O.

Series:

Michigan papers in Chinese studies ; no. 34.

Michigan papers in Chinese studies ; 34

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

China--History--Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.

China.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 105 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor : Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan, 1978.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

In the latter half of the fourteenth century, at one end of the Eurasian continent, the stage was not yet set for the emergence of modern nation-states.At the other end, the Chinese drove out their Mongol overlords, inaugurated a new native dynasty called Ming (1368-1644), and reasserted the mastery of their national destiny.

Contents:

Cover

Title

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Contents

Preface

I. Introduction

II. The Transition from Yüan to Ming

Deterioration of Mongol Control

Rebellions of the 1350s and 1360s

The Rise of Chu Yüan-chang

Expulsion of the Mongols

III. Organizing the New Dynasty

Continuing Military Operations

Creation of the Ming Government

T'ai-tsu's Administrative Policies

Personnel

Domestic Administration

Foreign Relations and Defense

The Quality of T'ai-tsu's Reign

IV. T'ai-tsu's Legacy: The Mature Ming Autocracy

Dynastic Disruption and Restoration

Limited Decentralization of Authority

Eunuch Power and Its Abuses

Imperial Power: Its Limits and Effects

Notes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

0-89264-034-0

OCLC:

1184508703