Isbn: 9780321394262 - wu zhao: china's only female emperor (library of world biography) (21 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series offers the compelling story of Wu Zhao - one woman?s unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China is the account of the first and only female emperor in China?s history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhao?s humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of ?cruel officials? to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the state?s economic growth.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series offers the compelling story of Wu Zhao - one woman?s unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China is the account of the first and only female emperor in China?s history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhao?s humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of ?cruel officials? to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the state?s economic growth.…

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series offers the compelling story of Wu Zhao - one womans unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China is the account of the first and only female emperor in Chinas history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhaos humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of cruel officials to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the states economic growth. "Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China," a new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series, is the compelling story of one woman's unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. "Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China" is the account of the first and only female emperor in China's history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhao's humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of "cruel officials" to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the state's economic growth. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Zustand: New. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps, diagrams. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3F; BGH; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 254. . 2007. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series offers the compelling story of Wu Zhao - one womans unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China is the account of the first and only female emperor in Chinas history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhaos humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of cruel officials to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the states economic growth. "Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China," a new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series, is the compelling story of one woman's unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. "Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China" is the account of the first and only female emperor in China's history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhao's humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of "cruel officials" to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the state's economic growth. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Zustand: New. InhaltsverzeichnisAuthor&rsquos Preface: What&rsquos in a Source?AcknowledgementsA Note Regarding NamesChapter 1 What&rsquos in a Name?Chapter 2 Historical Preconditions for the Ascent of a Female Empero.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Wu Zhao: China's Only Female Emperor | N. Rothschild (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2007 | Pearson | EAN 9780321394262 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Financial Times Prent., St.-Martin-Str. 82, 81541 München, salesde[at]pearson[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series offers the compelling story of Wu Zhao - one womans unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China is the account of the first and only female emperor in Chinas history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhaos humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of cruel officials to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the states economic growth. "Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China," a new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series, is the compelling story of one woman's unlikely and remarkable ascent to the apex of political power in the patriarchal society of traditional China. "Wu Zhao, Woman Emperor of China" is the account of the first and only female emperor in China's history. Set in vibrant, multi-ethnic Tang China, this biography chronicles Wu Zhao's humble beginnings as the daughter of a provincial official, following her path to the inner palace, where she improbably rose from a fifth-ranked concubine to becoming Empress. Using clever Buddhist rhetoric, grandiose architecture, elegant court rituals, and an insidious network of "cruel officials" to cow her many opponents in court, Wu Zhao inaugurated a new dynasty in 690, the Zhou. She ruled as Emperor for fifteen years, proving eminently competent in the arts of governance, deftly balancing factions in court, staving off the encroachment of Turks and Tibetans, and fostering the state's economic growth. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…