Les douanes impériales maritimes chinoines [French]

By Cordier Henri 1849-1925

Les douanes imp riales maritimes chinoises (The Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs) offers a detailed look into the history and operations of the Chinese Maritime Customs Service during the late Qing Dynasty. Henri Cordier, a renowned scholar of East Asian history and culture, meticulously documents the structure, functions, and international significance of this vital institution.

Established to regulate maritime trade and collect customs duties, the Chinese Maritime Customs Service played a crucial role in China's engagement with the global economy. Cordier explores its impact on China's economy and its complex relationship with foreign powers.

This historical work is an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the economic, political, and social history of late Imperial China and its interactions with the West.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 117260519X
• ISBN13: 9781172605194
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"