Description
Book SynopsisThe Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was the last and arguably the greatest of the conquest dynasties to rule China. This title provides an interpretation of the remarkable success of this dynasty, arguing that it derived not from the assimilation of the dominant Chinese culture, as has previously been believed.
Trade Review"This book is of immense importance to the China field. Evelyn Rawski makes the greatest contribution we can expect from a superior scholarly work: to offer bold conceptual arguments while providing solid groundwork for generations of future researchers." -Susan Mann, author of Precious Records "Rawski's study represents a landmark beginning for a new historiography of China: here is an interior view of an imperial China far more complex and multicultural than previously known." -Dru Gladney, author of Ethnic Identity in China"
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART ONE: THE MATERIAL CULTURE OF THE QING COURT
1. The Court Society
PART TWO: THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE QING COURT
2. The Conquest Elite and the Imperial Lineage
3.Sibling Politics
4. Imperial Women
5. Palace Servants
PART THREE: QING COURT RITUALS
6. Rulership and Ritual Action in the Chinese Realm
7. Shamanism and Tibetan Buddhism at Court
8. Private Rituals
Conclusion
Appendix 1. Names of Qing Emperors and the Imperial Ancestors
Appendix 2. Imperial Princely Ranks
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary-Index
