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Copper Coins and the Emperor's Wallet: The Role of Currency in Ming China

Sui-Wai Cheung

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Description:Sui-Wai Cheung’s study of the institutional history of copper coins in the Ming dynasty reveals how emperors and statesmen perceived and used the copper coins at their disposal. In this process, he uncovers the reality of the Sons of Heaven, showing that although Ming emperors seemed to have unlimited power, they could not afford the upkeep on their palace. In this revealing history of Ming China, Cheung argues that especially after the breakdown of the household registration system, the aim of the Ming coinage system was to create a new source of income in order to maintain the emperor's domain in Beijing.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Copper Coins and the Emperor's Wallet: The Role of Currency in Ming China. To get started finding Copper Coins and the Emperor's Wallet: The Role of Currency in Ming China, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 185

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: BRILL

Release: 2023

ISBN: 9789004687530

Description: Sui-Wai Cheung’s study of the institutional history of copper coins in the Ming dynasty reveals how emperors and statesmen perceived and used the copper coins at their disposal. In this process, he uncovers the reality of the Sons of Heaven, showing that although Ming emperors seemed to have unlimited power, they could not afford the upkeep on their palace. In this revealing history of Ming China, Cheung argues that especially after the breakdown of the household registration system, the aim of the Ming coinage system was to create a new source of income in order to maintain the emperor's domain in Beijing.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Copper Coins and the Emperor's Wallet: The Role of Currency in Ming China. To get started finding Copper Coins and the Emperor's Wallet: The Role of Currency in Ming China, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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