History of Ancient Chinese Bureaucracy

This book systematically sorts out the development of the official system in ancient China. It begins with an introduction to explain the foundation of the study of official system, and is divided into two eras: royal power and imperial power. The Age of Royal Power details the origin and evolution of the official system from Xia and Shang to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period; the Age of Royal Power provides an in-depth analysis of the emperor system, the system of auxiliary prime ministers, central government agencies, official selection systems, local official systems and official management systems. From the prototype of official establishment and separation of duties to the maturity of the imperial examination system, it comprehensively presents the development characteristics and laws of the ancient Chinese official system, and provides an authoritative reference for understanding the ancient political system.