The Chinese

The Chinese

John Francis Davis

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781142211103
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'The Chinese,' by John Francis Davis, offers a detailed portrait of Chinese society, culture, and governance in the early 19th century. Drawing upon firsthand observations and extensive research, Davis provides insights into the daily life, customs, and social structures of the Chinese people. The book explores various aspects of Chinese civilization, including its history, language, literature, and arts. Davis delves into the political system of the Qing dynasty, examining the roles of emperors, mandarins, and local officials. He also investigates the legal system, economic activities, and religious beliefs prevalent in China at the time. 'The Chinese' provides a valuable historical record, capturing a pivotal era in China’s interaction with the West. This work remains relevant for those interested in understanding China’s historical trajectory and its cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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