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Slaves of the Emperor: Service, Privilege, and Status in the Qing Eight Banners David C. Porter
Slaves of the Emperor: Service, Privilege, and Status in the Qing Eight Banners
David C. Porter
David C. Porter traces how the hereditary Eight Banner system created a service elite, exploring the Qing approach to one of the fundamental challenges of early modern state-building.
344 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | December 26, 2023 |
| ISBN13 | 9780231212762 |
| Publishers | Columbia University Press |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 238 × 160 × 27 mm · 652 g |