A Tale of Two Melons: Emperor and Subject in Ming China

By Sarah Schneewind

Book Overview

A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for an engaging introduction... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0872208249
• ISBN13: 9780872208247
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.8"