the struggle for legitimacy Liu, Puning creator auteur. text bibliography enk 2021 2021 monographic eng 1 online resource (1 ressource en ligne (197 pages)) The Northern Wei was a dynasty which originated outside China andruled northern China when the south of China was ruled by a series of dynasties which originated inside China. Both during the time thatthe Northern Wei dynasty was in power and over many centuries subsequently, the legitimacy of the Northern Wei dynasty has been questioned. This book outlines the history of the Northern Wei dynasty, including its origins and the history of its southern rivals; considers the practices adopted by both the Northern Wei dynasty and its rivals to establish legitimacy; and examines the debates which preoccupied Chinese scholars subsequently. The book casts light on traditional ideas about legitimate rule in China, ideas which have enduring relevance as tradition continues to be very significant in contemporary China. Puning Liu. China History Northern Wei dynasty, 386-534 SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research DS748.7 .L58 2021 951.015 1000283224 9781000283143 1000283143 9781003124337 100312433X 9781000283228 9781000283181 1000283186 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003124337 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003124337 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf OCoLC-P 201103 20260210180744.0 9781003124337 eng