The Gilds of China With an Account of the Gild Merchant or Co Hong of Canton
, by Morse, Hosea BallouNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781417937684 | 1417937688
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 7/31/2004
1909. With 2 illustrations. This is a standard work concerning early Chinese economic history and practice. It covers the craft gilds, origins, membership, government, income, common worship, control of trade: in juxtaposition with those of England. Also standard measures, jurisdiction over members, provincial club, gild merchants of various cities. An important and classic study. Contents: The Religious Fraternity; The Craft Gild; The Provincial Club; and The Gild Merchant.