Everyday Life In Early Imperial China
Douban
During the Han Period 202 BC-AD 220
Michael Loewe
sinopsis
In this lively and accessible account, with illustrations on nearly every page, Michael Loewe gives us a vivid picture of the lives of peasants working the land, the lives of town inhabitants, and the elaborate hierarchy of institutions and civil servants that sustained the vast imperial government. In a new Preface and an updated Bibliography, Loewe calls our attention to the significance of scholarly research and discoveries since the original publication of his classic work.
contenidos
Preface
Preface to the Hackett edition
List of illustrations
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1 The historical and geographical context
Chapter 2 The emperor and his government
Chapter 3 The officials
Chapter 4 Social distinctions and occupations
Chapter 5 The force of government
Chapter 6 The army
Chapter 7 The art and practice of writing
Chapter 8 Literature and the intellect
Chapter 9 Religion and the occult powers
Chapter 10 The capital city of Changan
Chapter 11 Life in the cities
Chapter 12 Trade and communications
Chapter 13 The countryman and his work
Chapter 14 Craftsmanship
Chapter 15 Industry and technology
Suggestions for further reading
Addendum to suggestions for further reading
Index
