Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Note on the Translation

Ming Units of Measure and Money

Introduction: The Making of The Great Ming Code

The Great Ming Code

The Imperial Preface to The Great Ming Code

Diagrams

1. Laws on Punishments and General Principles

2. Laws on Personnel

3. Laws on Revenue

4. Laws on Rituals

5. Laws on Military Affairs

6. Laws on Penal Affairs

7. Laws on Public Works

Glossary

Bibliography

General Index

Promotional Information

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About the Author

Jiang Yonglin is assistant professor of history at Oklahoma State University.

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