THE CONFUSIONS OF PLEASURE. Commerce and Culture in Ming China by BROOK, Timothy

University of California Press, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. Very light bump to the spine head and small scratch to the dust jacket, otherwise like new and appears unread.

Berkeley.: University of California Press.. 1998.. Maps, black and white line illustrations, xxv + 320pp, notes, bibliography, glossary and index, edges slightly foxed, small label mark front dustjacket, but a very good hardback copy. "The Confusions of Pleasure marks a significant departure from the conventional ways in which Chinese history has been written. Rather than recounting the Ming dynasty in a series of political events and philosophical achievements, it narrates this longue duree in terms of the habits and strains of everyday life. Peppered with stories of real people and their negotiations of a rapidly changing world, this book provides a new way of seeing the Ming dynasty that not only contributes to the scholarly understanding of the period but also provides an entertaining and accessible introduction to Chinese history for anyone." Publisher's description. .

University of California Press, 1998. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0520210913

Univ of California Pr, 1999. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 345 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

California: University of California Press. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0520210913 . Fine in a Fine dust jacket. ; 6.25 X 1.25 X 9.5 inches; 348 pages .