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Qing governors and their provinces the evolution of territorial administration in China, 1644-1796 /

Main Author: Guy, R. Kent, 1948-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Seattle : University of Washington Press, c2010.
Series:A China Program book
Subjects:
Governors > History > 17th century. > China
Governors > History > 18th century. > China
Chinese provinces > History > 17th century.
China > History > Qing dynasty, 1644-1912.
China > Politics and government > 1644-1912.
China > Territories and possessions > 17th century. > Politics and government
China > Territories and possessions > 18th century. > Politics and government
Online Access:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ucy/Doc?id=10477180
Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. The burdens of history: pre-Qing territorial government
  • The Qing creation of the province: 1644-1661
  • The conundrum of confidence: 1661-1723
  • The power of the unexpected: 1723-1736
  • The imperatives of continuity: 1736-1796
  • pt. 2. The legacy of military occupation: the north and the northwest
  • Negotiated orders: the Lower Yangzi Valley and the southeastern coast
  • Regions into provinces: the Middle Yangzi and Lingnan
  • Communications and provincial government in southwest China
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • Chinese glossary.

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