Ming History [Upper and Lower] (Chinese Dynasty History Series)

Author: Nan Bingwen, Tang Gang
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Publishing Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book systematically discusses and analyzes the development of politics, economy, military, ethnic relations, and Sino-foreign relations in the Ming Dynasty, as well as the class structure during that period. The Ming Dynasty was a significant era in Chinese history. During this period, social productivity and the economy experienced considerable growth, with the development of commodity economy breaking through any previous era in history. This led to subtle changes in the production relations. The authors argue that the emergence of such changes is a sign of the birth of capitalist elements, and these changes were quite evident in both the society and production sectors at the time. The book is renowned for its rich content and extensive historical materials. In many aspects of historical exposition, its depth and detail surpass those of similar works.