Titles and Designations in a Study of the Qin and Han Dynasties Part I

This book is the first monograph on the systematic study of "appellation" in Qin and Han Dynasties. Taking "appellation" as the breakthrough point, it analyzes the different social identity and social relations. This book uses the "double evidence method", which combines archaeological data with historical documents, to discuss the generation, use and social significance of various "appellations" related to hierarchical order, professional identity, family structure, administrative control and s