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The Rise and Fall of the Ming Dynasty

Daniel R Faust

The Rise and Fall of the Ming Dynasty

Paperback (Rosen Young Adult Aug. 15, 2016) , Reprint edition
Coming to power between Mongol and Manchu rule, the Ming Dynasty represented the last ethnic Han dynasty to rule China. Following the Mandate of Heaven, the first Ming emperor launched nearly 300 years of cultural and political transformation. This compelling volume traces the ascendancy, demise, and legacy of the Ming Dynasty, chronicling the development of its governmental structure, its expansion of trade and its economy, its extension and enhancement of the Great Wall of China, and many other achievements. Readers will also learn about the effect of the Little Ice Age and its role in the Mings demise.
Series
Rise and Fall of Empires
ISBN
1499463464 / 9781499463460
Pages
64
Weight
4.8 oz.
Dimensions
6.3 x 0.2 in.

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