China: A History of the Laws, Manners and Customs of the People
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Dec
22
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This highly readable history dates from the late nineteenth century, starting with the earliest known legends of China as the “Middle Kingdom,” and ranging forward to an intriguing series of portraits of the author’s Chinese contemporaries. Subjects include functions and powers of government; prisons and forms of punishment; religion, gods, and Confucian philosophy; marriage and divorce; servants and slaves; festivals, amusements, and sports; funerals; and benevolen… More >>
China: A History of the Laws, Manners and Customs of the People
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This reprint of an original 1878 edition written by John Henry Gray and originally published by Macmillan provides a readable history of China dating from the late 19th century when author Gray served as the Archdeacon of Hong Kong. Gray charted the legends of China and provided insights into its government, society, belief systems and class system: add a first-person observational tone and you have a winner.
Rating: 5 / 5