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A Political Life in Ming China

A Grand Secretary and His Times

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  • 220pagine
  • 8 ore di lettura

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The narrative delves into the political landscape of Ming China, highlighting Chief Grand Secretary Xu Jie’s pivotal role during the empire's crises in the mid-sixteenth century. Scholar John W. Dardess examines Xu's rise to power, his strategic responses to external threats, and his innovative use of Wang Yangming's Confucian thought to cultivate support, reduce corruption, and reform bureaucracy. Utilizing extensive research, including Xu's correspondence and dialogues with emperors, Dardess presents a detailed and captivating account of this significant historical figure and era.

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A Political Life in Ming China, John W. Dardess

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2013
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