There were a variety of currencies in premodern society, but coins were widely used due to their intrinsic values in the metal itself. However, a large-scale national plan was needed since the material supply was…
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| Class of '55 Conference Room, 2nd floor Van Pelt Library
During its brief existence, the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-77 AD) made great aesthetic achievements in early Chinese art. The ruling Gao family was genetically Han Chinese but culturally identified itself with the…
Climate sets fundamental parameters within which people organize their social existence. In this talk, Professor Brook will present a model of climate change in Chinese history and its impact on state and society…
