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The Taming of the Local: Patronage and Power Centralization in Five Dynasties China
Fri, April 4, 8:00 to 9:30am CDT (8:00 to 9:30am CDT), Palmer House Hilton, Floor: 7th, Burnham 1Brief Overview
This study explores how authoritarian rulers use patronage networks to consolidate power during crises. Using data from Five Dynasties China (907–960 CE), it shows how client appointments weakened local power, especially after elite rebellions.