A Brief Introduction to the History of Ming (Text and Images)

Author: Wu Han
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a transcript of lectures given by Wu Han at the Central Party School in 1962, published in the Journal of Beijing Normal University in 1979. It concisely and succinctly narrates the history of the Ming Dynasty, with special analysis of key issues. Wu Han was a renowned scholar of Ming history, delivering lectures that were both profound and accessible, making the book highly readable. Many of the viewpoints presented remain insightful today. A Concise Account of Ming History is a transcript of academic lectures given by Wu Han at the Central Party School, briefly yet systematically covering the most fundamental, important, and critical issues in Ming history, such as the founding of the Ming Dynasty by the Hongwu Emperor, the relocation of the capital to Beijing by the Yongle Emperor, the northern Mongol threat and southern Japanese piracy, the Donglin faction struggles, the Jianzhou Jurchens, Zheng He's voyages to the West, and the emergence of capitalism. Understanding these issues provides a grasp of the basic outline, main characteristics, and developmental trajectory of Ming history. Though not lengthy, it is a must-read for those studying and researching Ming history. Wu Han's writing is clear and easy to understand. A Concise Account of Ming History is a transcript of academic lectures given by Wu Han at the Central Party School, briefly yet systematically covering the most fundamental, important, and critical issues in Ming history, such as the founding of the Ming Dynasty by the Hongwu Emperor, the relocation of the capital to Beijing by the Yongle Emperor, the northern Mongol threat and southern Japanese piracy, the Donglin faction struggles, the Jianzhou Jurchens, Zheng He's voyages to the West, and the emergence of capitalism. Understanding these issues provides a grasp of the basic outline, main characteristics, and developmental trajectory of Ming history. Though not lengthy, it is a must-read for those studying and researching Ming history. Wu Han's writing is clear and easy to understand.