More than the Great Wall : the northern frontier and Ming national security, 1368-1644
by
 
Dardess, John W., 1937- author.

Title
More than the Great Wall : the northern frontier and Ming national security, 1368-1644

Author
Dardess, John W., 1937- author.

ISBN
9781538135105

Personal Author
Dardess, John W., 1937- author.

Physical Description
x, 561 pages : map ; 24 cm

Contents
Laying the foundation : Taizu, r. 1368-98 -- Defensive buildup, offensive thrust : Yongle, r. 1403-24 -- A zenith of peace? : Xuande, r. 1426-35 -- Troubles mount : Zhengtong, r. 1436-49 -- Emperior in capitivity : Zhengtong, r. 1449-50 -- Recuperation : Jingtai, r. 1450-57 -- A surge in violence : Tianshun, r. 1457-64 -- No respite : Chenghua, r. 1465-87 -- The stresses intensify : Hongzhi, r. 1487-1505 -- A warrior emperor : Zhengde, r. 1505-21 -- Fortress China : Jiajing, r. 1521-67 -- Peace Dawns! : Longqing, r. 1567-72 -- First peace, then militancy : Wanli, r. 1572-1620 -- The last frontier : Liaodong, 1573-1627.

Geographic Term
China -- History -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
 
China -- History, Military -- 960-1644.
 
China -- Defenses -- History.
 
Great Wall of China (China) -- History.

Bibliographical References
Includes bibliographical references and index.

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