Author Talk

• Event Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
• Events
• Chipping Sodbury

In 1368, the Hongwu Emperor defeated the Mongols and sat on the dragon throne. To right the wrongs that led to the Mongol invasion, he sought to harmonise human society with the will of heaven and conceived The Great Ming Code. In this talk, Justin will explore how the law book of the Ming Dynasty reached into every aspect of people’s lives.