Women in Song and Yuan China
Author | : Bret Hinsch |
Publisher | : Asian Voices |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2020-12-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 1538144913 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781538144916 |
Rating | : 4/5 (916 Downloads) |
Download or read book Women in Song and Yuan China written by Bret Hinsch and published by Asian Voices. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This deeply researched book provides an original history of Chinese women during the pivotal Song and Yuan dynasties (960-1368). Bret Hinsch explores the most important aspects of female life in this era―political power, family, work, inheritance, religious roles, and emotions―and considers why the status of women declined during this period.