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Routledge Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women Vol II

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Explore the lives of influential women through this essential academic resource. This second volume of the Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women completes a comprehensive four-volume project, focusing on the Tang through Ming dynasties from 618 to 1644. This book contains more than 400 biographies that offer deep insights into the lives of women during a period of increased female literacy and shifting social attitudes. Many entries are based on original research, providing the only substantial information available in the English language. Readers will find detailed accounts of women who held positions of authority, as well as talented artists and writers. The text specifically highlights the contributions of poets who flourished during this era of cultural engagement. This volume is a vital tool for historians, students, and researchers looking to understand the historical roles and cultural impact of women in Chinese history.

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Includes more than 400 individual biographies of women active between the Tang and Ming dynasties (618-1644).

Provides original research that serves as the only substantial English-language information for many of these figures.

Covers a diverse range of women, including those who attained significant positions of authority during this era.

Highlights female cultural contributors such as artists and writers, with a focus on poets from this period.

Acts as the concluding volume of a major four-volume biographical research project.

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01 March 2014
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