Items related to Divination, Mythology and Monarchy in Han China: 48...

Divination, Mythology and Monarchy in Han China: 48 (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications, Series Number 48) - Hardcover

 
9780521454667: Divination, Mythology and Monarchy in Han China: 48 (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications, Series Number 48)
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Chinese empires were established by force of arms, but sustained by religious rites and intellectual theory. The four centuries from 206 BC to AD 220 witnessed major changes in the state cults and the concepts of monarchy, while various techniques of divination were used to forecast the future or to solve immediate problems. Michael Loewe examines these changes and the links between religion and statecraft. While both mythology and the traditions nurtured by the learned affected the concept and practice of monarchy throughout the period, the political and social weaknesses of the last century of Han rule bring into question the success that was achieved by the imperial ideal. Nevertheless, that ideal and its institutions were of prime importance for the understanding of Han times and for the influence they exercised on China's later dynasties.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:
"Readers of this volume will be richly rewarded by the breadth and depth of Professor Loewe's scholarship. Divination, Mythology and Monarchy in Han China is also a stimulating introduction to important issues concerning Han intellectual and religious history and well illustrates the kind of penetrating cultural analysis that is possible with the adept use of both traditionally received texts and evidence from the archeological record." Journal of Chinese Religions

"A very valuable source of rich information....Because of rapid changes in the field, we welcome more of this kind of work, that is, collections of proven scholarship that reflect the accumulated wisdom of a veteran scholar." Cho-Yun Hsu, American Historical Review

"Shows how the study of the Han period has developed in the past few decades. This impressive collection is of value to scholars and students of Chinese religion, history, and culture." Religious Studies Review

"Anyone who prefers faddish jargon to lucid exposition is advised to look elsewhere." Journal of Interdisciplinary History
Book Description:
The four centuries of the Han dynasty from 206 BC to AD 220 witnessed major developments in the ideas of sovereignty. Michael Loewe traces these changes along with some of their religious aspects, including the techniques by which emperors and others were able to forecast the future or to divine about the present.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherCambridge University Press
  • Publication date1994
  • ISBN 10 0521454662
  • ISBN 13 9780521454667
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages376

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780521052207: Divination, Monarchy in Han China: 48 (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications, Series Number 48)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780521052207
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008
Softcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Loewe, Michael
Published by Cambridge University Press (1994)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Grey Matter Books
(Hadley, MA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Hardcover with dust jacket in shrink wrap, like new condition. Seller Inventory # 003300

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 65.28
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 3.56
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Michael Loewe
Published by Cambridge University Press (1994)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
Ria Christie Collections
(Uxbridge, United Kingdom)

Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9780521454667_lsuk

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 106.05
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 9.98
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Loewe, Michael
Published by Cambridge University Press (1994)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Lucky's Textbooks
(Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190003472

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 113.15
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 3.16
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Loewe, Michael
Published by Cambridge University Press (1994)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
Brook Bookstore On Demand
(Napoli, NA, Italy)

Book Description Condition: new. Questo è un articolo print on demand. Seller Inventory # 105a87f7e626a214c9f8b1bfbdac2e73

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 109.91
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 9.52
From Italy to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Michael Loewe
Published by Cambridge Univ Pr (1994)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Revaluation Books
(Exeter, United Kingdom)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 375 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0521454662

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 121.42
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 10
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Michael Loewe
Published by Cambridge University Press (1994)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
THE SAINT BOOKSTORE
(Southport, United Kingdom)

Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9780521454667

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 125.81
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 8.95
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Loewe, Michael|Michael, Loewe
Published by Cambridge University Press (2005)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
moluna
(Greven, Germany)

Book Description Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. The four centuries of the Han dynasty from 206 BC to AD 220 witnessed major developments in the ideas of sovereignty. Michael Loewe traces these changes along with some of their religious aspects, including the techniques by which emperors and others were a. Seller Inventory # 446936212

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 160.39
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 41.88
From Germany to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Michael Loewe
Published by Cambridge University Press (1994)
ISBN 10: 0521454662 ISBN 13: 9780521454667
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
AHA-BUCH GmbH
(Einbeck, Germany)

Book Description Buch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Chinese empires were established by force of arms, but sustained by religious rites and intellectual theory. The four centuries from 206 BC to AD 220 witnessed major changes in the state cults and the concepts of monarchy, while various techniques of divination were used to forecast the future or to solve immediate problems. Michael Loewe examines these changes and the links between religion and statecraft. While both mythology and the tradition nurtured by the learned affected the concept and practice of monarchy throughout the period, the political and social weaknesses of the last century of Han rule bring into question the success that was achieved by the imperial ideal. Nevertheless, that ideal and its institutions were of prime importance for the understanding of Han times and for the influence they exercised on China's later dynasties. Seller Inventory # 9780521454667

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 198.33
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 28.20
From Germany to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds