ISBN: 9780791426876

This book is the first on Chinese eunuchs in English and presents a comprehensive picture of the role that they played in the Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Extracted from a wide range of prima… Mehr…

This book is the first on Chinese eunuchs in English and presents a comprehensive picture of the role that they played in the Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Extracted from a wide range of primary and secondary source material, the author provides significant and interesting information about court politics, espionage and internal security, military and foreign affairs, tax and tribute collection, the operation of imperial monopolies, judiciary review, the layout of the palace complex, the Grand Canal, and much more. The eunuchs are shown to be not just a minor adjunct to a government of civil servants and military officers, but a fully developed third branch of the Ming administration that participated in all of the most essential matters of the dynasty. The veil of condemnation and jealousy imposed on eunuchs by the compilers of official history is pulled away to reveal a richly textured tapestry. Eunuchs are portrayed in a balanced manner that gives due consideration to able and faithful service along with the inept, the lurid, and the iniquitous. Eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty Tsai, Shih-Shan Henry, State University of New York Press<

1995, ISBN: 9780791426876

State University of New York Press, 1995. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable … Mehr…

State University of New York Press, 1995. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. , 650grams, ISBN:9780791426876, State University of New York Press, 1995<

1995, ISBN: 0791426874

[EAN: 9780791426876], Used, good, [PU: SUNY Press], Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighti… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780791426876], Used, good, [PU: SUNY Press], Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority!<

1996, ISBN: 9780791426876

New York: State University of New York Press, 1996. Hardcover Octavo no dust jacket. Hardcover. Very good. illustrated boards, no dust jacket, 290 pp, rubbing to board edge… Mehr…

New York: State University of New York Press, 1996. Hardcover Octavo no dust jacket. Hardcover. Very good. illustrated boards, no dust jacket, 290 pp, rubbing to board edges., State University of New York Press, 1996<

ISBN: 9780791426876

State University of New York Press. Used - Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear., State University of New York Press