1587, A Year of No Significance

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The Ming Dynasty in Decline

By Ray Huang

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1587, A Year of No Significance by Ray Huang examines a seemingly uneventful year in the Ming Dynasty of China to reveal the underlying complexities and slow-moving changes in Chinese society and governance. The author provides a detailed account of the political figures and economic conditions of the era, demonstrating how these elements contributed to the eventual decline of the dynasty. Through this unique lens, the book offers insights into the intricate forces shaping historical developments.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by Chinese history and want to explore the seemingly quiet yet pivotal year of 1587. It provides a distinctive look at the Ming Dynasty, highlighting how historical events influence both individuals and broader societal changes through engaging storytelling and detailed analysis.

1587, A Year of No Significance

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"If you buy only one work on pre-modern Chinese history this year, make it this one."—W. S. Atwell, History

Winner of the American Book Award for History

In 1587, A Year of No Significance, the Year of the Pig, nothing very special happened in China. Yet in the seemingly unspectacular events of this ordinary year, Ray Huang finds exemplified the roots of China's perennial inability to adapt to change.

Through fascinating accounts of the lives of seven prominent officials, he fashions a remarkably vivid portrayal of the court and the ruling class of late imperial China. In revealing the subtle but inexorable forces that brought about the paralysis and final collapse of the Ming dynasty, Huang offers the reader perspective into the problems China has faced through the centuries.

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Ray Huang's 1587, A Year of No Significance is praised for its imaginative approach to history, blending rich biographical and institutional detail with readable narrative. Critics highlight its successful portrayal of the tensions and contradictions of late Ming society, offering deep insight into Chinese politics and administration. The book impresses with its scholarly yet engaging exploration of a seemingly insignificant year, drawing comparisons to Kafka's literary style, and such mastery is acknowledged as vital for understanding this period of Chinese history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300028843

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 1982

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 30 b-w illus.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 310

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Asian History History & Military Non-Fiction Ray Huang