Government of China, 1644-1911

This volume, first published in 1925, presents a clear background to the then-contemporary political situation in China, and in doing so sheds much light on the history of Chinese politics. In focusing on the political organization it generates an insightful study of Chinese government.

List of contents

1. Theoretical Basis of the Government 2. The Emperor 3. The Nobles and the Privileged Classes 4. Important Organizations in the Central Government 5. The Department of Civil Service and Civil Service Laws 6. The Department of Rites and Civil Service Examinations 7. The Department of Revenues: Finance and Taxation 8. The Judiciary 9. The Foreign Office 10. Other Services in the Central Government 11. Provincial Government 12. Territorial Government 13. Changes After 1898 14. Policies of the Government: Conclusion

About the author

Pao Chao Hsieh

Summary

This volume, first published in 1925, presents a clear background to the then-contemporary political situation in China, and in doing so sheds much light on the history of Chinese politics. In focusing on the political organization it generates an insightful study of Chinese government.

Product details

• Authors: Hsieh, Pao Chao Hsieh, Hsieh Pao Chao
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9781138316683
• ISBN: 978-1-138-31668-3
• No. of pages: 428
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: History of China; Routledge Library Editions: History of China
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; China, HISTORY / Asia / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, c 1500 onwards to present day, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Asian History, Constitution: government & the state, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, Constitution: government and the state, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General