Shrines to living men in the Ming political cosmos
Title:
Shrines to living men in the Ming political cosmos
Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series ;
Author:
Schneewind, Sarah, author.
ISBN:
9780674987142
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Physical Description:
xviii, 360 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series:
Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series ; 115
Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series ; 115.
Contents:
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.
Abstract:
"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.
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Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Field 805:
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