Ming China and its allies, imperial rule in Eurasia, David M. Robinson
Type
Label
Ming China and its allies, imperial rule in Eurasia, David M. Robinson
Language
eng
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Ming China and its allies
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Oclc number
1119121766
Responsibility statement
David M. Robinson
Series statement
Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks
Sub title
imperial rule in Eurasia
Summary
On the eve of the early modern age, Ming emperors ruled around one-quarter of the globe's population, the majority of the world's largest urban centers, the biggest standing army on the planet, and the day's most affluent economy. Far from being isolated, the Ming court was the greatest center of political patronage in East Eurasia, likely the world. Although the Ming throne might trumpet its superiority, it understood its need for allegiance from ruling elites in neighbouring regions. In this major new study, David M. Robinson explores Ming emperors' relations with the single most important category of Eurasian nobles: descendants of Ghengis Khan and their Mongol supporters. Exploring the international dimensions of Chinese rule, this revisionist but accessible account shows that even rulers such as the Ming emperor needed allies and were willing to pay for them.--, Provided by publisher
Creator
Subject
Content
Mapped to
Incoming Resources
- Has instance3
Outgoing Resources
- Creator1
- Subject7
- Content1
- Mapped to1