Chinese ancient and modern financial history

Author: Ye Shichang et al
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Publishing Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The book is divided into two parts. The first part, titled "Ancient China," covers the origins of finance up to the outbreak of the Opium War in 1840. The second part, titled "Modern China," spans from the Opium War to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Additionally, there is a concluding section that explains how the establishment of the financial system in the People's Republic of China enhances the completeness of the discussion on China's ancient and modern financial history. The author has accumulated extensive materials on the history of Chinese finance over a long period, providing thorough preparation for writing this book. The book cites reliable historical sources, features concise and clear writing, and offers insightful perspectives, making it an ideal reference for studying or learning about the development of ancient and modern financial history in China.