Politics and Conservatism in Northern Song China
by Xiao-bin Ji
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First published: 2005
1 language
ISBN: 9789629961831
Description
"Sima Guang is an important figure in Chinese history and Chinese historiography. This is the first book on Sima Guang's career and thought in the English language. Dr. Ji traces the development of Sima Guang's political career and analyzes the strength of his conservative ideas. Dr. Ji's investigation sheds new light on the intricate court politics and the ambitious reform movements of the Song dynasty." --Book Jacket.
