Format:
XVIII, 360 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
ISBN:
9780674987142
Series Statement:
Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series 115
Content:
"Explores premortem shrine theory to illuminate Ming politics, including the Donglin Party's battle with eunuch dictator Wei Zhongxian and Gu Yanwu's theories. Argues that because elites often served their own interests, shrine rhetoric stressed the role of commoners, which allowed for the expansion of public opinion in late imperial China"--Provided by publisher
Content:
Part I. An ordinary institution: Parentalism -- Worship -- Part II. Political work: From flattery to participation -- Commoners -- Part III. A political investment -- Complications -- The minor mandate
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ethnology
Keywords:
China
;
Mingdynastie
;
Schrein
;
Politik
;
Geschichte
