About this title: This title considers the economy of violence during the Ming dynasty. Using primary sources, it recreates in detail a world wear bandits raided the boulevards in and around Beijing. It reveals how illicit armed violence formed a critical facet of late-imperial Chinese history.
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu
Date Published: 2006
Description: Brand new. 283 pages. A look at the role of violence in Ming China. Drawing on court annals, imperial law codes, administrative regulations, private writings, and local gazetteers, the author recreates in vivid detail a world of highwaymen and bandits in and around the Ming capital. Hardcover with jacket, fine condition. 8vo. read more
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Description: New. 0824823915 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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