The military governors -- Fighting to centralize power -- New dynasty and failed restoration -- The control of the provinces -- North China and the Khitan invasion -- A new structure of power
Summary
"This is a revised edition of a study undertaken to explain what happened during one of the worst periods of division in Chinese history. What were the key factors that helped the centripetal forces to get back to the imperial norm? It begins with the final stage of decline of the Tang dynasty (618-907) and ends 50 years later when it became clear that the foundations for a last push towards unification were in place."--Jacket
Notes
Revised edition of: The structure of power in North China during the five dynasties. 1st ed. 1967
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index
