Slaves of the Emperor: Service, Privilege, and Status in the Qing Eight Banners

Author/Contributor(s):	Porter, David C
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Date:	12/26/2023
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

David C. Porter traces how the hereditary Eight Banner system created a service elite, exploring the Qing approach to one of the fundamental challenges of early modern state-building.