Maritime Sector, Institutions, and Sea Power of Premodern China 1st Edition
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Full Title

Maritime Sector, Institutions, and Sea Power of Premodern China 1st Edition
Author(s)

K. Gang Deng
Edition

1st Edition
ISBN

9780313371448
Publisher

Praeger
Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

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.

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