摘要
This is a wonderful textbook on the Ming dynasty. Among the many textbooks about the Ming, it stands out： its distinct structuring of the chapters, the technique of presenting professional knowledge using a narrative tone, and its instructive external perspective for Chinese readers, are all unique. But naturally, these advantages are, as is often the case, accompanied by certain shortcomings.
This is a wonderful textbook on the Ming dynasty. Among the many textbooks about the Ming, it stands out： its distinct structuring of the chapters, the technique of presenting professional knowledge using a narrative tone, and its instructive external perspective for Chinese readers, are all unique. But naturally, these advantages are, as is often the case, accompanied by certain shortcomings.
