Begins with military and ends with etiquette: A study on ancient Chinese clan punishment

Author: Wei Daoming
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Ancient China was prevalent with the system of collective punishment for relatives. When one person committed a crime, their relatives often suffered consequences and were punished together. The system of collective punishment for clans was widely implemented and lasted for a long time in ancient China, exerting a profound influence. This book is divided into four chapters, exploring the origin and development of collective punishment for clans in ancient China, the scope of collective punishment, general principles, etc. It is rich in historical materials, well-argued, and offers many original insights, making it of significant academic importance for the study of ancient Chinese social history and legal history.