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Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University, Canberra, 1989 (Faculty of Asian Studies Monographs : New Series 13). Softcover, vii, 162 pages; 25 cm. First edition.
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In very good condition with light bumping to edges of covers and light overall scuffing and fading to spine. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. Not Ex-library. Explores the political dynamics between Dorgon, the Manchu prince and de facto ruler, and Shun-chih, the young Qing emperor, during the early years of Qing rule over China (1644 - 1660). Drawing on biographical and institutional approaches, Lui examines how Manchu rule transitioned from tribal origins to a more sophisticated bureaucratic system. The preface notes that this volume complements Frederick Wakeman's The Great Enterprise, offering further insight into court politics, bureaucratic structures, and the evolution of Qing governance during this transitional period. The book uses the Wade-Giles romanization system throughout. Contents include: Preface; The Rise of the Manchus; Dorgon's Government: Synarchy; Jirgalang's Interregnum; The Control of Princes, 1651 - 1660; Bureaucracy under Chinese Political Tradition, 1650 - 1660; Conclusion; Abbreviations; Notes; Glossary; Tables; Bibliography; Index.