Rome and China : Comparative Perspectives on Ancient World Empires: Comparative Perspectives on Ancient World Empires (Oxford Studies in Early Empires)

Synopsis

'rome And China' Brings Together Experts In The History Of The Ancient Mediterranean And Early China And Presents A Series Of Comparative Case Studies On Clearly Defined Aspects Of State Formation In Early Eastern And Western Eurasia, Focusing On The Process Of Initial Developmental Convergence. From The 'great Convergence' To The 'first Great Divergence': Roman And Qin-han State Formation And Its Aftermath / Walter Scheidel -- War, State Formation, And The Evolution Of Military Institutions In Ancient China And Rome / Nathan Rosenstein -- Law And Punishment In The Formation Of Empire / Karen Turner -- Eunuchs, Women, And Imperial Courts / Maria H. Dettenhofer -- Commanding And Consuming The World: Empire, Tribute, And Trade In Roman And Chinese History / Peter Fibiger Bang -- Gift Circulation And Charity In The Han And Roman Empires / Mark Edward Lewis -- The Monetary Systems Of The Han And Roman Empires / Walter Scheidel. Edited By Walter Scheidel. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 209-227) And Index.