Martial Spectacles of the Ming Court

by David M. Robinson

Like most empires, the Ming court sponsored grand displays of dynastic strength and military prowess. Covering the first two centuries of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Martial Spectacles of the Ming Court explores how the royal hunt, polo matches, archery contests, equestrian demonstrations, and the imperial menagerie were represented in poetry, prose, and portraiture. This study reveals that martial spectacles were highly charged sites of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674073371
• ISBN13: 9780674073371
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 437 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.2" x 9.0"