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Four seasons : a Ming emperor and his grand secretaries in sixteenth-century China /

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"Richly researched and engagingly written, this important history of imperial China shows in fascinating detail how Emperor Jiajing and his grand secretaries governed. Drawing on a treasure trove of the grand secretaries' personal writings, John W. Dardess's narrative brings to life t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dardess, John W., 1937- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
Subjects:
Ming Shizong, > Emperor of China, > 1507-1567.
Ming Shizong, > Emperor of China, > 1507-1567 > Friends and associates.
Ming Shizong, > Emperor of China, > 1507-1567 > Political and social views.
China > History > Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
China > Politics and government > 1368-1644.
Political leadership > China > History > 16th century.
China > Kings and rulers > Biography.
Public officers > Biography.
China > Officials and employees > Biography.
Emperors.
Employees.
Friendship.
Kings and rulers.
Political and social views.
Political leadership.
Politics and government.
Public officers.
China.
1368-1644
Biography.
History.
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