Includes bibliographical references (p.311-336) and index.
Contents:
Reign dates of the Qing dynasty, 1636-1911 -- Introduction -- A humble beginning, 1640-1696 -- A strategic turn from the Steppe to Tibet, 1696-1701 -- The formative era, 1701-1722 -- Realignment in the Yongzheng period, 1723-1735 -- The shaping of independence in the Qianlong period, 1736-1795 -- The military presence in society and economy -- The benefit and cost of imperial strategy.
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