A massive undertaking, this invaluable tool for the chronology of all the Chinese dynasties remains indispensable for specialists in Chinese history.All dynastic names are analysed in full detail in chart form with ten columns presenting names in Chinese and in romanised form, together with explanatory footnotes. There are also indexes of temple and memorial titles, names, styles, family names and year titles. Each dynasty also has a detailed Introduction citing and interpreting the various Chinese sources.
A massive undertaking, this invaluable tool for the chronology of all the Chinese dynasties remains indispensable for specialists in Chinese history.All dynastic names are analysed in full detail in chart form with ten columns presenting names in Chinese and in romanised form, together with explanatory footnotes. There are also indexes of temple and memorial titles, names, styles, family names and year titles. Each dynasty also has a detailed Introduction citing and interpreting the various Chinese sources.
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