Beschreibung:
This 1838 two-volume work brought a wealth of information on Chinese geography, history, culture and government to a Western readership.
14. Chinese industry: arts and sciences; 15. Religion; 16. General remarks on the Chinese government; 17. The emperor and his court; 18. Nobility; 19. The tribunals and courts of the capital; 20. Board of offices; 21. Board of revenue; 22. Board of rites; 23. Military board; 24. Board of punishment; 25. Board of public works; 26. Provincial government; 27. Colonial government: office of foreign affairs.