Dates and Dynasties

Kapitel in diesem Buch

1. Frontmatter i
2. contents v
3. Maps vii
4. Figures viii
5. Introduction 1
6. 1 The Geography of Empire 5
7. 2 From Foundation to Rebellion 30
8. 3 Warlords and Monopolists 58
9. 4 Urban Life 85
10. 5 Rural Society 121
11. 6 The Outer World 145
12. 7 Kinship 179
13. 8 Religion 207
14. 9 Writing 241
15. Conclusion 272
16. Dates and Dynasties 281
17. Pronunciation Guide 284
18. Notes 285
19. Bibliography 317
20. Acknowledgments 341
21. Index 343