A Tale of Two Melons: Emperor And Subject in Ming China
"Schneewind offers sharp insights into the structure and daily workings of premodern Chinese society and government. . . ." --(Joanna Waley-Cohen, New York University)"Schneewind's marvelous little book is . . . a primer in some key aspects of China's traditional civilization and history. . . ." --(John Dardess, University of Kansas)