Traditional Government in Imperial China: A Critical Analysis - Paperback

by Ch'ien Mu (Author), Chun-Tu Hsueh (Translator), George Totten (Translator)

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.