Ancient Chinese history of marriage alliances

Author: Yan Minghu
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book traces the millennia-old practice of intermarriage in China's five-thousand-year civilization, from the Xia and Shang dynasties to the marriage alliances between the Manchu, Mongol, and Han ethnic groups. It discusses the overview of intermarriage and the "peace" environment it secured, as well as the promotion of ethnic integration, economic, and cultural exchanges.