Bandits, Eunuchs, and the Son of Heaven

Bandits, Eunuchs, and the Son of Heaven
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 310
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ISBN-10 : 0824823915
ISBN-13 : 9780824823917
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Book Synopsis Bandits, Eunuchs, and the Son of Heaven by : David M. Robinson

Download or read book Bandits, Eunuchs, and the Son of Heaven written by David M. Robinson and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand how this extraordinary meeting came about requires a consideration of the economy of violence during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Here, for the first time in any language, is a detailed look at the role of illicit violence during the Ming.".


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