Martial Spectacles of the Ming Court
Martial Spectacles of the Ming Court
About this book
"Covering the first two centuries of the Ming dynasty, this study explores how martial spectacles were represented in poetry, prose, and portraiture, revealing they were highly charged sites of contestation, where emperors and court ministers staked claims about rulership, ruler-minister relations, and the role of the military in the polity"--Provided by publisher.
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- OL Work ID
- OL20375919W
Subjects
Hunting, asiaFestivalsPageantsArcheryChina, politics and governmentChina, history, militaryChina, court and courtiersPolitics and governmentMilitary HistoryCourt and courtiersHistoryHuntingHorse sportsCompetitions