Martial Spectacles of the Ming Court

"Covering the first two centuries of the Ming dynasty, this study explores how martial spectacles were represented in poetry, prose, and portraiture, revealing they were highly charged sites of contestation, where emperors and court ministers staked claims about rulership, ruler-minister relations, and the role of the military in the polity"--Provided by publisher.

Year

2013

Language

English

Publisher

Harvard University Asia Center

Editions

1

Pages

437

ISBN

9780674073371

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