The government of the Qin and Han Empires : 221 BCE-220 CE / Michael Loewe.

Author/creator Loewe, Michael
Format Book
Publication InfoIndianapolis : Hackett Pub. Co., ©2006.
Descriptionxviii, 224 pages : maps ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Emperors and their authority -- The structure of the central government -- Provincial and local government -- The armed forces -- The officials -- Major decisions of government; decrees and memorials -- Official documents and government communications -- The laws of the empire -- Management of the people -- Control of the farmer, artisan, tradesman and traveller -- The stability of imperial rule; controversial issues -- Weaknesses and problems -- Maps: Administrative units of the Han Empire 195 BCE -- Administrative units of the Han Empire 1-2 CE -- Administrative units of the Han Empire 140 CE -- Emperors of the Han Dynasty.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 203-207) and index.
LCCN 2006007916
ISBN0872208184 (pbk.)
ISBN0872208192 (cloth)
ISBN9780872208186
ISBN9780872208193

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JQ1510 .L64 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold