History of Capitalism in China. Volume 1. The Emergence of Capitalism in China

Author: Xu Deting and others, editors
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Features: This book analyzes the agricultural productivity and development, the evolution of agricultural production relations such as land systems and tenancy relationships, and explores the emergence of agricultural capitalism in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It then discusses the development of commodity circulation and markets, and subsequently examines the emergence of capitalism in handicrafts. The emergence of capitalism in handicrafts is a key focus of the book, employing an industry-by-industry approach to examine 20 different sectors.