China's Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-535: The Struggle for Legitimacy - Paperback

by Puning Liu (Author)

This book outlines the history of the Northern Wei, including their origins, and the history of their southern rivals, considers the practices adopted by both the Northern Wei and their rivals to establish legitimacy, and examines the debates which preoccupied Chinese scholars subsequently.

Author Biography

Puning Liu is an associate professor of the history department, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.