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Four Seasons by John W. Dardess, Paperback | Indigo Chapters
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Four Seasons by John W. Dardess, Paperback | Indigo Chapters
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Four Seasons by John W. Dardess, Paperback | Indigo Chapters
From John W. Dardess
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This important contribution to imperial Chinese history illuminates the basic concerns of the Ming state. Eminent scholar John W. Dardess shows in fascinating detail how Emperor Jiajing and his grand secretaries managed affairs of state and how personal ambition and policy differences combined to animate imperial political life. Drawing on a treasure trove of the grand secretaries' personal writings, his narrative brings to life the inner workings of imperial governance, providing detailed descriptions of the challenging problems and crises faced by the largest polity on the face of the earth. Richly researched and engagingly written, this book will be essential reading for scholars and students of Ming China. | Four Seasons by John W. Dardess, Paperback | Indigo Chapters