• Introduction
1. The Geography of North and South China
2. The Rise of the Great Families
3. Military Dynasticism
4. Urban Transformations
5. Rural Life
6. China and the Outer World
7. Redefining Kinship
8. Daosim and Buddhism
9. Writing
• Conclusion
• Dates and Dynasties
• Pronunciation Guide
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Acknowledgements
• Index

Mark Edward Lewis is Kwoh-Ting Li Professor in Chinese Culture, Stanford University.

Timothy Brook is Principal at St. John's College, University of British Columbia.

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