Five Crimes and Six Classics: Punishment and Legal System: Punishment and Legal System

Author: Guo Jian
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Institutional Civilization and Chinese Society. Ancient Chinese law has undergone a long-term development of at least three thousand years, possessing an independent tradition with a clear lineage and a self-contained system, ranking alongside the Indian legal system, Roman legal system, Islamic legal system, and common law system as one of the world's most extensive "Five Major Legal Systems." This book describes some of the most fundamental systems in the laws of various dynasties in China. It introduces readers to the principles and processes by which ancient laws were formulated, the essential content of the laws, the systems through which laws were implemented, and their influence and inspiration on modern legal drafting. The book not only focuses on popular knowledge dissemination but also conducts in-depth discussions on specific topics in professional fields, offering unique insights.