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The Song-Yuan-Ming Transition in Chinese History

Richard von Glahn

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This volume seeks to study the connections between two well-studied epochs in Chinese history: the mid-imperial era of the Tang and Song and the late imperial era of the late Ming and Qing . Both eras are seen as periods of explosive change, particularly in economic activity, characterized by the emergence of new forms of social organization and a dramatic expansion in knowledge and culture. The task of establishing links between these two periods has been impeded by a lack of knowledge of the intervening Mongol Yuan dynasty . This historiographical "black hole" has artificially interrupted the narrative of Chinese history and bifurcated it into two distinct epochs.

This volume aims to restore continuity to that historical narrative by filling the gap between mid-imperial and late imperial China. The contributors argue that the Song-Yuan-Ming transition constitutes a distinct historical period of transition and not one of interruption and devolution. They trace this transition by investigating such subjects as contemporary impressions of the period, the role of the Mongols in intellectual life, the economy of Jiangnan, urban growth, neo-Confucianism and local society, commercial publishing, comic drama, and medical learning.

Language: English

Pages: 528

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Release: June 15, 2003

ISBN: 0674010965

ISBN 13: 9780674010963

The Song-Yuan-Ming Transition in Chinese History

Richard von Glahn

3.7/5 ( ratings)

This volume seeks to study the connections between two well-studied epochs in Chinese history: the mid-imperial era of the Tang and Song and the late imperial era of the late Ming and Qing . Both eras are seen as periods of explosive change, particularly in economic activity, characterized by the emergence of new forms of social organization and a dramatic expansion in knowledge and culture. The task of establishing links between these two periods has been impeded by a lack of knowledge of the intervening Mongol Yuan dynasty . This historiographical "black hole" has artificially interrupted the narrative of Chinese history and bifurcated it into two distinct epochs.

This volume aims to restore continuity to that historical narrative by filling the gap between mid-imperial and late imperial China. The contributors argue that the Song-Yuan-Ming transition constitutes a distinct historical period of transition and not one of interruption and devolution. They trace this transition by investigating such subjects as contemporary impressions of the period, the role of the Mongols in intellectual life, the economy of Jiangnan, urban growth, neo-Confucianism and local society, commercial publishing, comic drama, and medical learning.

Language: English

Pages: 528

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Release: June 15, 2003

ISBN: 0674010965

ISBN 13: 9780674010963

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