Ming China, 1368-1644: A Concise History of a Resilient Empire

127 Pages·2011·1.51 MB·English

by  John W. Dardess

Ming China, 1368–1644
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Ming China, 1368–1644
A Concise History of a Resilient Empire
John W. Dardess
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Ming China, 1368-1644 : a concise history of a resilient empire / John W. Dardess.
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Map 1. Ming China in Asian context
Map 2. Ming China provinces
Map 3. Modern provinces, Ming localities
Map 4. Ming princedoms in 1398
The Ming Emperors: Names and Dates
Era Name Dates Personal Name Posthumous Name
1 Hongwu 1368–1398 Zhu Yuanzhang Taizu
2 Jianwen 1399–1402 Zhu Yunwen Huidi
3 Yongle 1403–1424 Zhu Di Chengzu
4 Hongxi 1425 Zhu Gaozhi Renzong
5 Xuande 1426–1435 Zhu Zhanji Xuanzong
6 Zhengtong 1436–1449 Zhu Qizhen Yingzong
7 Jingtai 1450–1456 Zhu Qiyu Jingdi
Tianshun 1457–1464 Zhu Qizhen (again) Yingzong
8 Chenghua 1465–1487 Zhu Jianshen Xianzong
9 Hongzhi 1488–1505 Zhu Youtang Xiaozong
10 Zhengde 1506–1521 Zhu Houzhao Wuzong
11 Jiajing 1522–1566 Zhu Houcong Shizong
12 Longqing 1567–1572 Zhu Zaihou Muzong
13 Wanli 1573–1620 Zhu Yijun Shenzong
14 Taichang 1620 Zhu Changluo Guangzong
15 Tianqi 1621–1627 Zhu Youjiao Xizong
16 Chongzhen 1628–1644 Zhu Youjian Zhuangliedi