Originally published between 1908 and 1918, this five-volume set offers an unparalleled account of trade and economic life in China in the 19th century from a Western perspective. The first three volumes analyse the history of China's relations with the West between 1834 and 1911. Key issues include the increase in foreign control over China and the attempts of the Chinese government to respond, the rise of Japan in Asia, and the final demise of the Qing Empire. Volume 4 (Trade and Administration of China) and Volume 5 (The Gilds of China) provide a first-hand account of the workings of the Chinese economy. Coverage includes the central and provincial government of the Qing Empire, the fiscal position of the Chinese state, international trade, the position of foreigners in China's economy, opium imports, the Inspectorate of Customs, the railways, and an examination of the guild system that underpinned the organization of commerce in China. With a new introduction by leading scholar, Michael Dillon, the set is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand economic and political relations between China and the West in the second half of the 19th century.

The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. The materials in this archive are drawn from three world-class American law libraries: the Yale Law Library, the George Washington University Law Library, and the Columbia Law Library.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.+++++++++++++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: +++++++++++++++Yale Law LibraryLP3Y003810219180101The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative, and International Law, 1600-1926London; New York; Bombay; Calcutta: Longmans, Green, and Co., 19183 v. fronts., plates, ports. (1 col.) fold. maps, diagrs. (part fold.) 23 cmUnited KingdomUnited StatesIndia

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.

The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. The materials in this archive are drawn from three world-class American law libraries: the Yale Law Library, the George Washington University Law Library, and the Columbia Law Library.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.+++++++++++++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: +++++++++++++++Yale Law LibraryLP3Y003810319180101The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative, and International Law, 1600-1926London; New York; Bombay; Calcutta: Longmans, Green, and Co., 19183 v. fronts., plates, ports. (1 col.) fold. maps, diagrs. (part fold.) 23 cmUnited KingdomUnited StatesIndia

1909. With 2 illustrations. This is a standard work concerning early Chinese economic history and practice. It covers the craft gilds, origins, membership, government, income, common worship, control of trade: in juxtaposition with those of England. Also standard measures, jurisdiction over members, provincial club, gild merchants of various cities. An important and classic study. Contents: The Religious Fraternity; The Craft Gild; The Provincial Club; and The Gild Merchant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

1909. With 2 illustrations. This is a standard work concerning early Chinese economic history and practice. It covers the craft gilds, origins, membership, government, income, common worship, control of trade: in juxtaposition with those of England. Also standard measures, jurisdiction over members, provincial club, gild merchants of various cities. An important and classic study. Contents: The Religious Fraternity; The Craft Gild; The Provincial Club; and The Gild Merchant.