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OverviewPower in the Chosŏn dynasty of Korea (1392–1910) was shared amongst various political actors, often including female heads of royal households, namely queen dowagers. Following a diachronic approach, several case studies are examined to illustrate the extent and limits of the queen dowagers’ authority. Evidence shows that queen dowagers grew more confident and more influential over the course of the dynasty, especially as more precedents concerning their exercise of power were added to the dynasty’s Veritable Records. While queen dowagers usually refrained from getting involved in day-to-day politics, some had the power to order the dethronement of not one, but two Korean kings and, by the nineteenth century, often ruled themselves during extensive periods of regency. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alban SchmidPublisher: Arc Humanities Press Imprint: Arc Humanities Press Edition: New edition ISBN: 9781802700367ISBN 10: 1802700366 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 30 June 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Alban Schmid studied politics and international relations in France and China before discovering the fascinating world of East Asia's political history during his postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. He has taught a range of subjects relating to the politics, history, and culture of East Asia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |