1587, a Year of No Significance: The Ming Dynasty in Decline
Ray Huang
Creates a portrait of the world and culture of late imperial China by examining the lives of seven prominent officials and members of the Ming ruling class
HistoryWorld History · medium confidenceWorld History81 signalsLlm Classifier: World History -> World HistoryGoogle Books: History -> HistoryKeyword Classifier: Biography -> BiographyAsia & the PacificLGBTQ History & LifeAfrica & the African DiasporaLiterature & Writers
Award History
0 wins · 2 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Award for History PaperbackMajor | 1983 | Finalist | Secondary source |
| National Book Award for History HardcoverMajor | 1982 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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