Politics and Conservatism in Northern Song China
Douban
ISBN: 9789629961831
author:
Xiao-bin Ji
publishing house:
The Chinese University Press
publication date: 2005
-4
price: USD 42.00
number of pages: 253
The Career and Thought of Sima Guang
Xiao-bin Ji
Overview
This is the first book, in English, offering a comprehensive study of Sima Guang's career and thought.Politics and Conservatism in Northern Song China breaks new ground in the study of Northern Song court politics. Additionally, the writing style is lively and engaging. The adeptly translated quotations and the colorful anecdotes illustrate the main analytical points while making it a fascinating read.