Ebrey, A History of China — Chapter 14: The Ming Empire in China (1368–1644)
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The Founding of the Ming and Taizu’s Rule: How did Zhu Yuanzhang's (Ming Taizu) impoverished background and rise through the Red Turbans shape his approach to governing and his treatment of the educated elite?
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Chengzu and the Relocation to Beijing: Evaluate the monumental domestic achievements and ruthless political tactics of Chengzu (the Yongle emperor). How did his decision to move the capital to Beijing alter the empire's infrastructure?
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Structural Weaknesses and the Rise of Eunuchs: Analyze the structural weaknesses of the Ming imperial institution following the abolition of the chancellorship. How did the changing nature of subsequent emperors contribute to the rise of eunuch power?
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Zheng He and Ming Maritime Diplomacy: What were the goals of Zheng He's maritime expeditions, and what economic and political factors ultimately led the Ming government to abandon these voyages?
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Mongol Relations and the Great Wall: How did Ming policies toward the Mongols evolve from the early offensive campaigns of Taizu and Chengzu to the later defensive strategies that produced the Great Wall?
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Piracy and the New Global Economy: How did the Ming Dynasty's restrictive maritime trade policies inadvertently fuel coastal piracy, and how did China eventually integrate into the new global trading networks?
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The Examination System and Regional Quotas: Discuss the evolution and social impact of the civil service examinations during the Ming Dynasty. How did the government attempt to ensure regional balance among the scholar-official class?
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Wang Yangming's Philosophical Challenge: In what ways did the philosopher Wang Yangming challenge the orthodox Neo-Confucianism of Zhu Xi, and what were the social implications of his teachings?
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Local Society, Lineages, and Community Compacts: How did the commercialization of the economy and rapid population growth impact local social organization during the Ming period, particularly regarding the formation of lineages?
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Urban Culture and Vernacular Literature: Describe the flourishing of urban culture in the Ming Dynasty. How did the rise of vernacular literature and musical drama reflect the changing tastes of the urban middle classes?
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The Collapse of the Ming Dynasty: What combination of fiscal, environmental, and military crises culminated in the collapse of the Ming Dynasty in the early seventeenth century?