Ming Emperors: Power, Intrigue, And Scandal

The ming dynasty fell because of abuses of power by the ruling class, expensive wars against the mongols and japan, and the ambitions of the manchus who took over china. Ming dynasty, chinese dynasty that lasted from 1368 to 1644 and provided an interval of native chinese rule between eras of mongol and manchu dominance, respectively. Central to this compilation is a detailed analysis of the ming emperors, particularly their policies, achievements, and failures. Each emperor, from hongwu to chongzhen, is examined not only.