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Edward L. DreyerAmerican historian
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Content:
- Frederic E. Wakeman Jr.
- Academic Career
- Research and Publications
- - Hukou: Population Control in China(1973)
- - The Fall of Imperial China(2015)
Frederic E. Wakeman Jr.
Early Life and EducationFrederic E. Wakeman Jr. was an American historian renowned for his contributions to the study of Chinese Ming history. Born in San Diego, California, he pursued his higher education at Harvard University, graduating with a B.A. in 1961. In 1971, he received his PhD with a dissertation on "The Great Enterprise of Zhu Yuanzhang."
Academic Career
Wakeman spent the majority of his career at the University of Miami, where he held the position of Professor of History. He was a leading authority on early Ming history, particularly the expeditions of the renowned explorer Zheng He.
Research and Publications
Wakeman's scholarship focused on the early years of the Ming Dynasty, the establishment of its political and administrative structures, and the role of the Chinese empire in the larger East Asian world. His most influential works include:
- Hukou: Population Control in China(1973)
- The Great Enterprise of Zhu Yuanzhang: Founding Emperor of Ming China(1985)
- The Fall of Imperial China(2015)
Recognition and LegacyWakeman's contributions to Ming history were widely recognized by the academic community. He received numerous awards and fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the J. William Fulbright Scholarship. His work continues to inspire and inform scholars in the field of Chinese history and beyond.
