1st Edition
Rural Control in Imperial China II The Xiangli System (960–1911)
By Xiqi Lu
Copyright 2025
258 Pages
by
Routledge
258 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book examines the development of the xiangli system from the Song to the Qing dynasties, analyzing its uniformity and regional variations, as the second of a two-volume set that systematically presents the xiangli system throughout Imperial China.
The xiangli system was a cornerstone of rural governance in Imperial China. This two-volume set illuminates the extension of state... Read more
1. The Evolution of the Xiangli System during the Song, Liao, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties; 2. A Regional Investigation on the Xiangli System and Its Implementations in the Ming and Qing Dynasties; 3. Conclusion: The Basic Structure, Evolution Paths, Regional Variations, and Essence of the Xiangli System in Imperial China; Glossary; Index
Biography
Xiqi Lu is Professor of History at Fudan University, China. His research interests focus on the history of Imperial China and historical geography.
