Everyday life in early imperial China
Subtitle: during the Han period, 202 BC-AD 220
By: Michael Loewe ; drawings by Eva Wilson.
Contributors: Wilson, Eva.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Hackett Pub. Co.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Indianapolis, Ind
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
Subjects: China -- Social life and customs -- 221 B.C.-960 A.D
Other titles: Early imperial China
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-202) and index.
Originally published: London : Batsford, 1968.
Table of contents: title: The historical and geographical context; title: The emperor and his government; title: The officials; title: Social distinctions and occupations; title: The force of government; title: The army; title: The art and practice of writing; title: Literature and the intellect; title: Religion and the occult powers; title: The capital city of Ch'ang-an; title: Life in the cities; title: Trade and communications; title: The countryman and his work; title: Craftsmanship; title: Industry and technology.