About “Wind against the mountain”
Richard Davis wrote a narrative about the final years of the Song dynasty, focusing on the resistance against Mongol rule. He reexamines the idea of Song martyrdom, looking at it through the lens of daily life and male identity rather than just political duty. Davis also looks at the conflict between radical military leaders in the outer court and female regents in the inner court. This conflict shows the larger divisions within the Song government and society. His book offers a detailed look at Song loyalty and cultural values.
Book details
- First published
- 1996
- Latest edition
- 1996 · ISBN 0674953576