• Introduction
1. The Geography of Empire
2. From Foundation to Rebellion
3. Warlords and Monopolists
4. Urban Life
5. Rural Society
6. The Outer World
7. Kinship
8. Religion
9. Writing
• Conclusion
• Dates and Dynasties
• Pronunciation Guide
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Acknowledgments
• 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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