Social Sciences
5 years ago

China's Emperors: Balancing Omnipotence and Limited Personal Power for Stability.

Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History
China’s Imperial Institution
Yuri Pines

Paper Summary

Emperors in ancient China had immense power but struggled to fully impose their will. The system aimed for peace and stability by having a powerful ruler but giving real power to wise ministers. This balance helped maintain the empire's stability despite occasional abuses of power.

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