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A Tale of Two Melons: Emperor and Subject in Ming China
Sarah Schneewind
A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for an introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics, including discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty.
141 pages, b/w illus
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 14, 2006 |
| ISBN13 | 9780872208247 |
| Publishers | Hackett Publishing Co, Inc |
| Pages | 176 |
| Dimensions | 141 × 216 × 35 mm · 184 g |
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