A Comprehensive Review of the Political Achievements and Failures Throughout Chinese History (A Series of Works by Qian Mu)

Author: Qian Mu
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Features: This is a collection of specialized lectures by Professor Qian Mu. In the individual lectures, Professor Qian introduces and compares the political systems of China's Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, covering topics such as government organization, officials' powers, examinations and oversight, financial and tax systems, and military service obligations. He describes the evolution of these institutions, points out their advantages and disadvantages, and both summarizes the essence of Chinese history and politics while highlighting common misunderstandings of traditional culture and spirit among modern Chinese. It can be said that this book is a concise history of Chinese political institutions.
This collection of specialized lectures by the author provides an overview and comparison of the political systems of China's Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, covering government organization, officials' powers, examinations and oversight, financial and tax systems, and military service obligations. It offers a concise yet insightful analysis of the evolution of these institutions, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses. It not only provides a high-level summary of the key principles of Chinese history and politics but also clarifies common misunderstandings of traditional culture and spirit among modern Chinese. The language is concise and profound, making it an excellent and straightforward "history of Chinese political institutions."