Traditional Government in Imperial China: A Critical Analysis

By Mu Qian and Ch'ien Mu

Book Overview

Professor Ch'ien Mu (Qian Mu) describes the basic constitutive elements of China's traditional government as it evolved. He concentrates upon those dynasties he considers China's most representative: the Han, Tang, Song, Ming and Qing; and critically analyzes and compares their governmental organization, civil service examination system, taxation, and defence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 962201254X
• ISBN13: 9789622012547
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher