I recommend a book for you those thing in the ming dynasty （chinese name is<明朝那些事》） in writing of the moon（当年明月）. it's nice and easy to understand .

try to find the english versions of the following books at your side. "風雪定陵" by 楊仕 & 岳南 "萬曆十五年" by 黃仁宇 they tell the stories about "明神宗" .

Hello Adelus, Some more links including info about the Ming dynasty: * http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/china/later_imperial_china/ming.html * china.mrdonn.org/ming.html * www.mingdynasty.tv/ * www-chaos.umd.edu/history/imperial3.htm

hi....I give you a site,go there, good luck! http://www.hceis.com/ChinaBasic/History/Ming%20dynasty%20history.htm

Which part is you want to know??