The Early Chinese Empires: Qin and Han

Pages: 336
Published: 2007
Language: English

Synopsis

Mark Edward Lewis examines the formation of the Chinese imperial state during the Qin and Han dynasties. He explores how these early empires established the political, social, and cultural foundations that defined China for two millennia. This study analyzes the administrative, military, and intellectual systems that allowed these dynasties to unify a vast territory.