Chinese empires were established by force of arms, but sustained by religious rites and intellectual theory. The four centuries from 206 BC to AD 220 witnessed major changes in the state cults and the concepts of monarchy...more details Format:Paperback Pages:375
This book considers the important aspects of life during the Han period, when the foundations were laid for the chief political, economic, cultural and social structures that would characterise imperial China. Format:Paperback
This book sheds light on the conceptual background of the Han period (202BC-AD220), in which seminal Chinese ideas in religion, philosophy, science and politics were formulated. Format:Paperback
This new work provides a clear and concise overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority...more details Pages:224