State Sacrifices and Music in Ming China
| Author | : Joseph S.C. Lam |
| Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 1998-02-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781438409948 |
| ISBN-13 | : 143840994X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis State Sacrifices and Music in Ming China by : Joseph S.C. Lam
Download or read book State Sacrifices and Music in Ming China written by Joseph S.C. Lam and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1998-02-27 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a wealth of historical, ritual, and musical data preserved in authentic Ming documents, describing ritual and musical structures, thoughts, and actions of Ming emperors and scholar-officials who practiced court ritual and music for official and personal purposes. Not only the significance of Ming dynasty state sacrifices and music are illustrated, but also the roles they played in imperial China.
