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Mark Edward Lewis (Author), Timothy Brook (Editor)
Inaugurating six-volume series on history imperial China, this volume holds that characteristics of first Chinese empire broadly endured for succeeding 2,000 years. Structuring subject topically while integrating chronology in supporting capacity, Lewis explains geographical advantages that Qin enjoyed over its competitors China's Warring States period (481-221 BCE). Curiously, Qin empire existed only two decades--long enough, however, ordain emperor semidivine and establish other features state, such bureaucracy. Describing its moving parts army administration, Lewis attends military campaigns of Qin its successor dynasty, Han. Beyond statecraft, author delves into Confucian culture that informed it, presenting extracts from Chinese literature of period that instructed officials correct conduct. Confucianism itself was drawn from deeper cultural wells family relations cultic worship, which Lewis brings out glimpses into everyday life provided by archaeological discoveries. Libraries planning acquire entire series mustn't omit Lewis' solid foundation.
336 pages
Publisher: Belknap Press Harvard University Press; annotated edition edition (April 20, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 067402477X
ISBN-13: 978-0674024779
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