The Revenue And Taxation Of The Chinese Empire (1903)

The Revenue and Taxation of the Chinese Empire is a book written by Joseph Edkins in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the revenue and taxation system of the Chinese Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edkins was a British missionary and sinologist who spent many years living in China and studying its culture and history. In this book, he draws on his extensive knowledge of the Chinese language and culture to provide a detailed analysis of the tax system in China.The book is divided into several parts, each of which covers a different aspect of the tax system. The first part provides an introduction to the Chinese tax system and its history, while the second part examines the various types of taxes that were levied in China, including land taxes, customs duties, and salt taxes. The third part of the book focuses on the collection of taxes and the role of tax officials in the Chinese bureaucracy. The final part of the book discusses the impact of taxation on the Chinese economy and society.Overall, The Revenue and Taxation of the Chinese Empire is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China or the development of tax systems around the world. Edkins' detailed analysis provides insights into the workings of the Chinese government and the challenges it faced in collecting revenue from a vast and diverse population. The book is also notable for its clear and concise writing style, which makes it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and levels of expertise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.