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A Cultural History of Civil Examinations in Late Imperial China Benjamin A. Elman
A Cultural History of Civil Examinations in Late Imperial China
Benjamin A. Elman
Uses examination records from the Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing dynasties, 1315-1904, to explore the social, political, and cultural dimensions of the civil examination system, one of the most important institutions in Chinese history. This book considers the intersections between elite social life, popular culture, and religion.
889 pages, 1 color illustration, 31 b/w photographs, 2 maps, 82 tables
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | March 22, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780520215092 |
| Publishers | University of California Press |
| Pages | 889 |
| Dimensions | 239 × 166 × 56 mm · 1.47 kg |
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