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The Empress and the Dragon Throne : Imperial Women of the Early Ming Dynasty.

The Empress and the Dragon Throne challenges stereotypes by revealing the vital roles women played in the Ming dynasty's imperial family and court (1368-1465). Drawing on material culture and close readings of historical texts, Soulliere uncovers how women shaped family and state life, offering...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: SOULLIERE, ELLEN
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : HONG KONG UNIV PRESS, 2025.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Women > Political activity > China > History.
China > History > Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
Nobility > China > History.
Femmes > Activité politique > Chine > Histoire.
Chine > Histoire > 1368-1644 (Dynastie des Ming)
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Summary:The Empress and the Dragon Throne challenges stereotypes by revealing the vital roles women played in the Ming dynasty's imperial family and court (1368-1465). Drawing on material culture and close readings of historical texts, Soulliere uncovers how women shaped family and state life, offering a fresh perspective on their agency and significance in early Ming China.
Physical Description:1 online resource (304 pages)
ISBN:9789888900091 (electronic bk.)
9888900099