The Han
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The Han Dynasty
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Author : Michèle Pirazzoli-tʼSerstevens
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
The Han Dynasty written by Michèle Pirazzoli-tʼSerstevens and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with History categories.
The Han
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Author : Agnieszka Joniak-Luthi
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2015-06-24
The Han written by Agnieszka Joniak-Luthi and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-24 with Social Science categories.
This ethnography explores contemporary narratives of “Han-ness,” revealing the nuances of what Han identity means today in relation to that of the fifty-five officially recognized minority ethnic groups in China, as well as in relation to home place identities and the country’s national identity. Based on research she conducted among native and migrant Han in Shanghai and Beijing, Aqsu (in Xinjiang), and the Sichuan-Yunnan border area, Agnieszka Joniak-Luthi uncovers and discusses these identity topographies. Bringing into focus the Han majority, which has long acted as an unexamined backdrop to ethnic minorities, Joniak-Luthi contributes to the emerging field of critical Han studies as she considers how the Han describe themselves - particularly what unites and divides them - as well as the functions of Han identity and the processes through which it is maintained and reproduced. The Han will appeal to scholars and students of contemporary China, anthropology, and ethnic and cultural studies.
The Han Dynasty
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-04-29
The Han Dynasty written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-29 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Even before the first Chinese dynasty, complex societies inhabiting the area now known as China organized into settlements, and the most important settlements were protected by rammed earth walls. The first dynasty, the Shang (1600-1050 BCE), built large walls as early as around 1,550 BCE. Differing from later walls, which were built along a strategic defense line, these walls were built to enclose the settlements and areas. The Shang would eventually be conquered from the west by the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE), which developed a complex system of government. In fact, it was the Zhou system's decline that Confucius (551-479 BCE) witnessed and drew from greatly for his political philosophy. The Zhou also created walled cities, and it was at this time that the first major conflicts with northern tribesman, the Xianyun, were recorded As the newly independent states vied for supremacy in a state of constant warfare, northern barbarians were also a constant menace. Eventually, the Chinese succeeded in eliminating many of those on their immediate northern border, but it was a bittersweet victory because it meant there was no longer a buffer between China and the even fiercer Mongols further north. This new proximity led to increased cultural exchange, as well as the Chinese adoption of nomadic fighting techniques. Ultimately, it was the wall of the state of Qi that was the first to earn the name great (literally: long) wall, because the state of Qin proved most adept at the new warfare and conquered all the others. It was this dynasty that unified the kingdoms under the name of China, but put simply, the Qin were a war machine. They defeated the Mongols north of the border and expanded their control there, while also fighting expansionary wars in all directions. The first Qin emperor died 11 years into his reign and was buried with the famous Terracotta warriors: These soldiers and equipment, all carved out of stone and other materials, formed an imperial army that would accompany the emperor into the afterlife. After the emperor's death, rebellion and strife took hold of the empire, and soon a new dynasty, the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE), was founded. The previous emperor, Meng Tian, was forced to commit suicide, and the Han dynasty became known for maintaining a long period of wealth and prosperity during which Confucianism and other major intellectual trends in China flowered. However, they had trouble with the nomads in the north too, and after suffering decisive military defeats, the Han decided that only through a policy of peace and reconciliation could they manage relations with the Xiongnu. They offered material goods and marriages, and the border was secured, but walls were also still obviously necessary. Ultimately, the massive investment in military expansion and conquest reaped great rewards for the Han, but all came at a very dear cost to the empire. As a result of their growing militarism, the trend of using diplomacy slowly fell out of favor around the start of the 1st century CE, but even when the old structure of peace and diplomacy with the northerners was reinstated, the Xiongnu were asked to submit to a nominally inferior position in their relationship with China. It appeared to be a compromise that would benefit both sides, but soon afterward, a Han regent usurped power and the kingdom fell into civil war. The dynasty recovered at the time, but never fully, and it continued on the path of steady decline. The Han Dynasty: The History and Legacy of Ancient China's Most Influential Empire examines how the Han dynasty took control of China and the impact of their reign over several centuries.
Everyday Life In Early Imperial China During The Han Period 202 Bc Ad 220
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Author : Michael Loewe
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2005-01-01
Everyday Life In Early Imperial China During The Han Period 202 Bc Ad 220 written by Michael Loewe and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Social Science categories.
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.
The Han Dynasty
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Author : Sheila Wyborny
language : en
Publisher: Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2004
The Han Dynasty written by Sheila Wyborny and has been published by Blackbirch Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Here is an intimate look at the everyday lives of the people that inhabited the great empires through history. Each book covers a specific time and place, illuminating the human experience by describing the transportation, agriculture, housing, communication, religion, innovation and technology, and social organization of the period.
The History Of The Former Han Dynasty
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Author : Ku Pan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1955
The History Of The Former Han Dynasty written by Ku Pan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1955 with categories.
In The Days Of The Han
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Author : Moritz Adolph Jagendorf
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936
In The Days Of The Han written by Moritz Adolph Jagendorf and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with Brothers and sisters categories.
The Chinese Sky During The Han
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Author : Xiaochun Sun
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 1997
The Chinese Sky During The Han written by Xiaochun Sun and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Social Science categories.
Presents the first adequate picture of the Chinese sky of 2000 years ago. Investigating the 283 constellations, it reveals that the sky as a mirror of human society was based on the philosophy and cosmology of Han times.
The Establishment Of The Han Empire And Imperial China
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Author : Grant R. Hardy
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 2005-03-30
The Establishment Of The Han Empire And Imperial China written by Grant R. Hardy and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-30 with History categories.
The Han Dynasty created a Chinese empire that endures to this day.
The Restoration Of The Han Dynasty
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Author : Hans Bielenstein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
The Restoration Of The Han Dynasty written by Hans Bielenstein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with China categories.