The year 1840 was a watershed year for China's Qing Dynasty, the last autocracy in China's feudal society. From 1840 onwards, the traditional system of a feudal society suffered constant failure and humiliation in face of bigger, stronger powers. This book provides a clear account of the scale, pattern, and function of China's cities in the Qing Dynasty and the enormous role these cities played in China's social development to the present day. The book outlines the complicated layers and structures of life in a large ...
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The year 1840 was a watershed year for China's Qing Dynasty, the last autocracy in China's feudal society. From 1840 onwards, the traditional system of a feudal society suffered constant failure and humiliation in face of bigger, stronger powers. This book provides a clear account of the scale, pattern, and function of China's cities in the Qing Dynasty and the enormous role these cities played in China's social development to the present day. The book outlines the complicated layers and structures of life in a large Chinese urban center at this time, and it examines the key developments and changes that foreshadowed the forthcoming collapse of the feudal autocratic rule. (Series: Insight on Ancient China)
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 366 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Insight on Ancient China. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Urban Life of the Qing Dynasty (Insight on Ancient to cart. $196.45, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Paths International Ltd.
