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This scholarly examination of Ming dynasty China's dual capital system reveals how Nanjing functioned as an essential administrative centre for the vast Chinese empire between 1368 and 1644. Rather than a redundant institution, the Southern Capital played a vital role in governance across the empire's immense geographical expanse. The book challenges conventional historical dismissals of Nanjing's significance by demonstrating how pre-modern communication limitations made a secondary capital administration necessary for effective imperial control. By analysing the administrative functions and political importance of Nanjing under the Ming, this work provides fresh insights into how the dynasty managed such an enormous realm. Part of the Asian States and Empires series, it offers historians and scholars a detailed study of how dual capital systems shaped Ming governance and territorial administration.

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Examines the dual capital system of Ming dynasty China from 1368 to 1644, focusing on Nanjing's administrative role.

Challenges scholarly consensus by arguing that the Southern Capital was essential rather than redundant for imperial governance.

Analyses how pre-modern communication infrastructure necessitated a secondary capital administration for the vast Chinese empire.

Provides detailed historical insights into how Nanjing assisted the primary North capital in maintaining Ming control.

Published by Routledge as part of the Asian States and Empires academic series for serious historical scholarship.

Offers scholars and historians a comprehensive examination of imperial administration and territorial governance in pre-modern China.

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08 May 2014
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21 January 2013

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