A Cultural History of Civil Examinations in Late Imperial China (Philip E.Lilienthal Books)

by Benjamin A Elman (Author)

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  Uses examination records from the Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing dynasties, 1315-1904, to explore the social, political, and cultural dimensions of the civil examination system, one of the most important institutions in Chinese history. This book considers the intersections between elite social life, popular culture, and religion.