John W. Dardess

More Than the Great Wall

The Northern Frontier and Ming National Security, 1368-1644

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Produktbeschreibung

This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of how Ming Chinaâ s emperors, officials, and commanders in the field thought, argued, and made decisions as they worked to defend their country. John W. Dardess immerses readers in their day-to-day world as he explores the question of how leaders kept their country safe for 276 years.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield
• Seitenzahl: 572
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. August 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 830g
• ISBN-13: 9781538159026
• ISBN-10: 1538159023
• Artikelnr.: 63563355

Autorenporträt

By John W. Dardess

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1 Laying the Foundations: Taizu, r. 1368-98
2 Defensive Buildup, Offensive Thrust: Yongle, r. 1403-24
3 A Zenith of Peace? Xuande, r. 1426-35
4 Troubles Mount: Zhengtong, r. 1436-49
5 Emperor in Captivity: Zhengtong, r. 1449-50
6 Recuperation: Jingtai, r. 1450-57 183
7 A Surge in Violence: Tianshun, r. 1457-64
8 No Respite: Chenghua, r. 1465-87
9 The Stresses Intensify: Hongzhi, r. 1487-1505
10 A Warrior Emperor: Zhengde, r. 1505-21
11 Fortress China: Jiajing, r. 1521-67
12 Peace Dawns! Longqing, r. 1567-72
13 First Peace, Then Militancy: Wanli, r. 1572-1620
14 The Last Frontier: Liaodong, r. 1573-1627
Cast of Principal Characters
Notes
Key Sources
About the Author