This book discusses the history of China's political system from the pre-feudal era to the late Qing Dynasty. The author uses the methods of institutionalism and historicism to study the structure of political organizations, changes in political culture, changes in rules and mechanisms of political operation, and changes in social power structures in this historical time and space. It not only outlines an overview of the history of China's political system, but also highlights the characteristics and core issues of China's political system.