Challenging the stereotype of premodern China as an agricultural nation, this book examines the development of the maritime sector, maritime institutions, and sea power in the premodern era. Initially discussing topics related to China's exports, such as ship design and construction, goods produced solely for export, capital accumulation and investment in the maritime sector, and trade networking, the volume goes on to consider the impact of maritime institutions, governmental trade and non-trade policies, and Confucian attitudes toward maritime activities.
Finally, the book shows how China obtained technological, economic, and naval supremacy in Asian waters until the 18th century and goes on to discuss the reasons for the decline of the maritime sector in the 19th century.
| ISBN: | 9780313307126 |
| Publication date: | 30th October 1999 |
| Author: | Kent G Deng |
| Publisher: | Praeger an imprint of ABC-CLIO |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 289 pages |
| Series: | Contributions in Economics and Economic History |
| Genres: |
Transport industries |
Challenging the stereotype of premodern China as an agricultural nation, this book examines the development of the maritime sector, maritime institutions, and sea power in the premodern era. Initially discussing topics related to China's exports, such as ship design and construction, goods produced solely for export, capital accumulation and investment in the maritime sector, and trade networking, the volume goes on to consider the impact of maritime institutions, governmental trade and non-trade policies, and Confucian attitudes toward maritime activities.
Finally, the book shows how China obtained technological, economic, and naval supremacy in Asian waters until the 18th century and goes on to discuss the reasons for the decline of the maritime sector in the 19th century.
Maritime Sector, Institutions, and Sea Power of Premodern China features in the following genres: Transport industries
Maritime Sector, Institutions, and Sea Power of Premodern China is available in Hardback
Maritime Sector, Institutions, and Sea Power of Premodern China was written by Kent G Deng and published by Praeger an imprint of ABC-CLIO
Maritime Sector, Institutions, and Sea Power of Premodern China has 289 pages
Yes it is part of Contributions in Economics and Economic History series