Everyday life in early Imperial China during the Han period 202 B.C.--A.D. 220
By: Michael Loewe ; drawings by Eva Wilson
Edition: 1st Perennial lib. ed.
Series: Perennial library -- P179; Perennial Library -- P179.
Publisher: Harper & Row
Published: 1970
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
Copyright date: 1968
Subjects: Social life and customs; History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.