The Government of the Qin and Han Empires
Author | : Michael Loewe |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105122853265 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Government of the Qin and Han Empires written by Michael Loewe and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this concise volume, Michael Loewe provides an engaging overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; controversies; and problems and weaknesses of the imperial system. Enhanced by details from recently discovered manuscripts, relevant citations from official documents, maps, a chronology of relevant events, and suggestions for further reading keyed to each topic, this work is an ideal introduction to the ways in which China's first emperors governed.