The Everlasting Empire
by Yuri Pines
Description
Why did the Chinese imperial system endure for more than two millennia despite war, rebellion, invasion, and foreign conquest? This study traces the political, ideological, and social foundations of that remarkable durability, showing how a commitment to unified rule coexisted with continual negotiation and institutional adaptation. It explores the dynamic tensions among emperors, scholar-officials, local elites, and ordinary subjects, arguing that these conflicts helped preserve rather than destroy the empire’s essential framework. By connecting imperial history to the challenges facing China in the modern era, the book offers a compelling interpretation of how the past continues to shape the nation’s political future.
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paperback
Princeton University Press
Published Jan 1, 2012
245 pages
ISBN: 9780691134956
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First Published
2012
Language
eng
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