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1587, a Year of No Significance: The Ming Dynasty in Decline

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Yale University Press, 1981 - History - 278 pages
Creates a portrait of the world and culture of late imperial China by examining the lives of seven prominent officials and members of the Ming ruling class
  

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Review: 1587, A Year of No Significance: The Ming Dynasty in Decline

User Review  - Qmmayer - Goodreads

There's some interesting information here, and the overall theme of the power of the Chinese bureaucracy is well explored. But I found the organization at times confusing, and the writing style often ... Read full review

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User Review  - Peter - Goodreads

Read for a history of ancient China class early in college. I remember enjoying learning about historiography, how looking at the years of no significance, could make for good history. Read full review

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About the author (1981)

Huang served in the Chinese Nationalist Army as a junior officer for ten years. He received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Michigan.

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