China's northern Wei Dynasty, 386-535 : the struggle for legitimacy/ Puning Liu.
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TextSeries: Publisher: London ; New York, New York : Routledge, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: 1 online resource (1 ressource en ligne (197 pages))Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 1000283224; 9781000283143; 1000283143; 9781003124337; 100312433X; 9781000283228; 9781000283181; 1000283186Subject(s): China -- History -- Northern Wei dynasty, 386-534 | SOCIAL SCIENCE / ResearchDDC classification: 951.015 LOC classification: DS748.7 | .L58 2021Online resources: Taylor & Francis | OCLC metadata license agreement Summary: 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.
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.
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