There are 8 books by John W. Dardess on BookOrb. A strong starting point is Blood and History in China (2002). The bibliography below is in publication order, with series grouped in reading order.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has John W. Dardess written?
BookOrb lists 8 books by John W. Dardess.
Where should I start with John W. Dardess?
A good starting point is Blood and History in China (2002).
What is the John W. Dardess books in order list?
In publication order: 1. Background factors in the rise of the Ming dynasty (1968), 2. Conquerors and Confucians: aspects of political change in late Yüan China (1973), 3. Confucianism and autocracy (1983), 4. A Ming society (1996), 5. Blood and History in China (2002), 6. Governing China, 150-1850 (2010), 7. A Political Life In Ming China A Grand Secretary And His Times (2013).