The women who ruled China: Buddhism, multiculturalism, and governance in the sixth century

"In the late fifth century, a nameless girl was born at the edge of the Chinese empire. By the time of her death, she had transformed herself into Empress Dowager Ling, one of the most powerful politicians of her age and one of the first of many Buddhist women to wield incredible influence in d...

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Subtitles:Buddhism, multiculturalism, and governance in the sixth century
Main Author: Balkwill, Stephanie ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: Oakland, California University of California Press [2024]
In:Year: 2024
Further subjects:B Asia / China / HISTORY
B China History Northern Wei dynasty, 386-534
B Bouddhisme - Chine - Histoire - Jusqu'à 581
B Buddhism (China) History To 581
B Ling Empress dowager of China (approximately 490-528)
B Multiculturalism (China) History To 1500
B Chine - Histoire - 386-534 (Dynastie Wei du Nord)
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