The Government of the Qin And Han Empires: 221 Bce-220 Ce,9780872208186

The Government of the Qin And Han Empires: 221 Bce-220 Ce

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ISBN13: 9780872208186
ISBN10: 0872208184
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-09-30
Publisher(s): Hackett Pub Co Inc
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Summary

This new work provides a clear and concise overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; controversies; and problems and weaknesses. Enhanced by details from recently discovered manuscripts, relevant citations from official documents, maps, and suggestions for further reading keyed to each topic.

Table of Contents

Preface vi
Introduction viii
Major Dynastic Events and Institutional Changes xvi
1. Emperors and Their Authority
1(16)
2. The Structure of the Central Government
17(20)
3. Provincial and Local Government
37(19)
4. The Armed Forces
56(15)
5. The Officials
71(15)
6. Major Decisions of Government: Decrees and Memorials
86(18)
7. Official Documents and Government Communications
104(15)
8. The Laws of the Empire
119(16)
9. Management of the People
135(16)
10. Control of the Farmer, Artisan, Tradesman and Traveller 151(18)
11. The Stability of Imperial Rule: Controversial Issues 169(14)
12. Weaknesses and Problems 183(14)
Maps
1. Administrative Units of the Han Empire, 195 BCE
197(1)
2. Administrative Units of the Han Empire, 1-2 CE
198(2)
3. Administrative Units of the Han Empire, 140 CE
200(2)
Qin, Han and Xin Emperors 202(1)
Works Cited 203(6)
Index 209

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