Martial Spectacles of the Ming Court (Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series)

Synopsis

Covering The First Two Centuries Of The Ming Dynasty, This Study Explores How Martial Spectacles Were Represented In Poetry, Prose, And Portraiture, Revealing They Were Highly Charged Sites Of Contestation, Where Emperors And Court Ministers Staked Claims About Rulership, Ruler-minister Relations, And The Role Of The Military In The Polity--provided By Publisher. The Royal Hunt During The Early Ming -- Contrasting Images Of The Royal Hunt -- Equestrianism And Archery -- New Views Of Martial Spectacles : The Second Century Of The Ming -- Ming Imperial Menageries And Hunting Parks -- Conclusions And Wider Perspectives. David M. Robinson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.