(Ebook) The Empire of Min: A South China Kingdom of the Tenth Century by Edward H. Schafer ISBN 9781891640360, 1891640364

(Ebook) The Empire of Min: A South China Kingdom of the Tenth Century by Edward H. Schafer ISBN 9781891640360, 1891640364

The period between the fall of the Tang dynasty in 907 and the
establishment of the Song in 960 is often dismissed as a bleak chapter
in Chinese history, a half-century of national disunity and anarchy.
However, while it is true that the north during this time was
continually ravaged by attacks from Khitans and Turks, the south enjoyed
a time of peace, economic prosperity, and cultural growth. This
engaging study by the eminent Sinologist Edward H. Schafer examines the
so-called Empire of Min, centered in the coastal and semi-tropical
present-day province of Fujian. Professor Schafer describes the
geography, government, and political structure of Min, as well as its
economy, arts, literature, and religion. As those familiar with the work
of Professor Schafer might expect, the interesting economic and
political issues of the day are made clear, and its colorful characters
and their various machinations come alive. This limited reprinted work
incorporates the corrigenda compiled by the author.

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