Everyday Life In Early Imperial China: During the Han Period 202 BC-AD 220
by Loewe, Michael; Wilson, EvaFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-03-31
Publisher(s): Hackett Pub Co Inc
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Summary
This book considers the important aspects of life during the Han period, when the foundations were laid for the chief political, economic, cultural and social structures that would characterise imperial China.
Table of Contents
| Preface | 3 | (2) | |
| Preface to the Hackett edition | 5 | (4) | |
| List of illustrations | 9 | (6) | |
| Acknowledgement | 15 | (2) | |
| Chapter 1 The historical and geographical context | 17 | (12) | |
| Chapter 2 The emperor and his government | 29 | (9) | |
| Chapter 3 The officials | 38 | (16) | |
| Chapter 4 Social distinctions and occupations | 54 | (10) | |
| Chapter 5 The force of government | 64 | (11) | |
| Chapter 6 The army | 75 | (13) | |
| Chapter 7 The art and practice of writing | 88 | (10) | |
| Chapter 8 Literature and the intellect | 98 | (10) | |
| Chapter 9 Religion and the occult powers | 108 | (20) | |
| Chapter 10 The capital city of Ch'ang-an | 128 | (9) | |
| Chapter 11 Life in the cities | 137 | (15) | |
| Chapter 12 Trade and communications | 152 | (11) | |
| Chapter 13 The countryman and his work | 163 | (17) | |
| Chapter 14 Craftsmanship | 180 | (9) | |
| Chapter 15 Industry and technology | 189 | (11) | |
| Suggestions for further reading | 200 | (2) | |
| Addendum to suggestions for further reading | 202 | (1) | |
| Index | 203 |
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