Contents of this book: As a product of the strategic interaction between the Chinese Empire and its neighboring countries, ancient East Asia has always had the historical practice of a China-centered tribute system. The so-called "vassal states" of ancient China were basically China's neighbors, and their relations with China were both close and complex. Some are peace treaties after wars, some are names for exchanges between the two parties, and some are forms of relationships established for the purpose of trade. Starting from the concept and system of Tianxia in ancient China, the author interprets the tribute system that existed in China for more than 2,000 years from the 3rd century BC to the end of the 19th century. In particular, he focuses on how the tribute system went from its peak to its final collapse during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. And explore through this system, although China's relations with neighboring countries and regions,
本书内容讲述: 作为中华帝国与周边邻国之间策略互动的产物, 古代东亚一直有着以中国为中心的朝贡体系历史实践。古代中国的所谓“属国”, 基本上都是中国的邻国, 与中国的关系既密切又复杂。有的是战争后的一种和约, 有的是双方往来的交往名义, 有的是为通商目的而建立的关系形式。作者从中国古代天下观念及天下体系出发, 解读中国从公元前3世纪开始, 直到19世界末期, 存在了2000余年的朝贡体系, 尤其重点介绍了明清时期, 朝贡制度如何从鼎盛走向最终崩溃, 并探讨通过这一制度, 虽然中国与周边国家和地区的关系,
本书内容讲述: 作为中华帝国与周边邻国之间策略互动的产物, 古代东亚一直有着以中国为中心的朝贡体系历史实践。古代中国的所谓“属国”, 基本上都是中国的邻国, 与中国的关系既密切又复杂。有的是战争后的一种和约, 有的是双方往来的交往名义, 有的是为通商目的而建立的关系形式。作者从中国古代天下观念及天下体系出发, 解读中国从公元前3世纪开始, 直到19世界末期, 存在了2000余年的朝贡体系, 尤其重点介绍了明清时期, 朝贡制度如何从鼎盛走向最终崩溃, 并探讨通过这一制度, 虽然中国与周边国家和地区的关系,
