{"title":"Bret Hinsch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBret Hinsch\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the intricate histories and cultural landscapes of imperial China. His works delve into the lives of key figures, such as empresses, illuminating their roles and influence within a complex historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Hinsch's books provide readers with well-researched narratives that enhance understanding of Chinese history and society, making them valuable resources for anyone interested in the subtleties of Eastern imperial traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-empresses-by-bret-hinsch-9781538186169","title":"Chinese Empresses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Empresses\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the stories of Chinese imperial women and how male authorities attempted to curb their power. It disputes the notion that Chinese empresses were simply hapless or powerless victims of the male-dominated political system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is not a compendium of biographies of Chinese empresses. The objective is more fundamental. By analysing details from the lives of representative empresses, it is possible to understand how women gained and used political power, and how male rivals opposed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe significance of this topic extends far beyond the scope of Chinese studies. In China, monarchy stretches back to high antiquity, providing hundreds of case studies that can be used to understand the nature and applications of female power. Whereas the histories of most places describe only a few powerful women, Chinese chronicles offer numerous examples that reveal how rulers’ consorts gained, maintained, and used power. The length and richness of Chinese history make it the best historical field for exploring female power in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596001427692,"sku":"9781538186169","price":87.23,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6d27a7b7ee211453055641eb27d0f826.jpg?v=1777932419"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bret-hinsch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}