Cosmology and political culture in early China

Cosmology and the unified empire have long been considered the two most enduring structures of Chinese civilization. The role of cosmology in the formation of China´ s early empires is a vital question for historian of China and one with great relevance to the definition of ´´Chineseness´´ today. This book offers a radical reinterpretation of the formative stages of China culture and history, tracing the central role played by cosmology in the development of China´ s early empires.