Six to Nine Centuries of Chinese Political History

Author: Huang Yongnian
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The author examines the development of ancient Chinese society and culture from a macro perspective, arguing that history entered a transition period from feudal lordship to landlordism starting from the Wei and Jin dynasties. This transformation was largely completed by the early Tang dynasty under the Yang and Sui dynasties, after which China entered a stage of mature development. This landlord system, unique to China in the world, presents a series of seemingly settled issues in political institutions, governance strategies, and other aspects that require a fresh reanalysis from both micro and macro perspectives for in-depth exploration. The book is well-structured, introduces many new insights, and draws upon a wealth of previously overlooked fresh materials. With its fluent and engaging writing style, it serves as a valuable reference for scholars studying the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang periods, while also offering a popularized historical account for general readers interested in history and culture.