China's northern Wei Dynasty, 386-535 : the struggle for legitimacy/
Liu, Puning,
China's northern Wei Dynasty, 386-535 : the struggle for legitimacy/ Puning Liu. - 1 online resource (1 ressource en ligne (197 pages)) - Asian states and empires ; 19 .
The Northern Wei was a dynasty which originated outside China andruled northern China when the south of China was ruled by a series of dynasties which originated inside China. Both during the time thatthe Northern Wei dynasty was in power and over many centuries subsequently, the legitimacy of the Northern Wei dynasty has been questioned. This book outlines the history of the Northern Wei dynasty, including its origins and the history of its southern rivals; considers the practices adopted by both the Northern Wei dynasty and its rivals to establish legitimacy; and examines the debates which preoccupied Chinese scholars subsequently. The book casts light on traditional ideas about legitimate rule in China, ideas which have enduring relevance as tradition continues to be very significant in contemporary China.
1000283224 9781000283143 1000283143 9781003124337 100312433X 9781000283228 9781000283181 1000283186
10.4324/9781003124337 doi
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research
China--History--Northern Wei dynasty, 386-534.
DS748.7 / .L58 2021
951.015
China's northern Wei Dynasty, 386-535 : the struggle for legitimacy/ Puning Liu. - 1 online resource (1 ressource en ligne (197 pages)) - Asian states and empires ; 19 .
The Northern Wei was a dynasty which originated outside China andruled northern China when the south of China was ruled by a series of dynasties which originated inside China. Both during the time thatthe Northern Wei dynasty was in power and over many centuries subsequently, the legitimacy of the Northern Wei dynasty has been questioned. This book outlines the history of the Northern Wei dynasty, including its origins and the history of its southern rivals; considers the practices adopted by both the Northern Wei dynasty and its rivals to establish legitimacy; and examines the debates which preoccupied Chinese scholars subsequently. The book casts light on traditional ideas about legitimate rule in China, ideas which have enduring relevance as tradition continues to be very significant in contemporary China.
1000283224 9781000283143 1000283143 9781003124337 100312433X 9781000283228 9781000283181 1000283186
10.4324/9781003124337 doi
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research
China--History--Northern Wei dynasty, 386-534.
DS748.7 / .L58 2021
951.015