HIST-4618 (3) Early Modern China, 960-1842

Examines political, social, and cultural history of China from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) to the opium War (1839-1842). Topics covered include the development of imperial political institution and gentry society, Conquest Dynasties, Neo-Confucianism, China's "medieval economic revolution", Chinese world order in East Asia, Qing multiethnic empire, Chinese overseas migration, and the coming of the West. Recommended prereqs., HIST 1618 or HIST 1628 or CHIN 1012. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.