Studies of governmental institutions in Chinese history
1968, First Edition. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press. Very good library copy in colour-printed boards, slightly dust-toned, and with panel edges and endbands showing minor wear. Some library marks remain; light foxing to edges and prelims. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Item #477738
Series; Harvard-Yenching Institute studies ; 23. Physical description; 267 pages ; 25 cm. Notes; Seven studies reprinted from the Harvard journal of Asiatic studies. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; An outline of the central government of the former Han Dynasty / Y.C. Wang – Governmental organization of the Ming Dynasty / C.O. Hucker – An index to the terms and titles in "Governmental organization of the Ming Dynasty" / C.O. Hucker – Female rulers in Imperial China / L.S. Yang – Family vs. merit in Chinese civil service examinations under the Empire / E.A. Kracke, Jr. – Chinese influence on the Western examination system / S.Y. Têng – A technique for estimating the numerical strength of the early Manchu military forces / C. Fang. Subjects; China – Politics and government – 20th century. China – History – 20th century.
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