Rare and collectible vintage scholarly volume The Origins of Statecraft in China, Volume One: The Western Chou Empire by Herrlee G. Creel, published by The University of Chicago Press. This classic academic work explores the early foundations of Chinese political institutions, the Chou (Zhou) dynasty government system, and the evolution of ancient Chinese bureaucracy and social order.
Beautifully bound in olive green cloth with gilt spine lettering and bronze inscription endpapers depicting ancient Chinese script. The dust jacket features a detailed bronze vessel design and descriptive scholarly notes. Written by one of the foremost sinologists of the 20th century, Creel’s research remains a foundational reference in the study of early Chinese civilization and comparative political thought.
Details:
• Title: The Origins of Statecraft in China, Volume One: The Western Chou Empire
• Author: Herrlee G. Creel
• Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Pages: Approx. 500+ pages
• ISBN: 0-226-12043-0
• Printed in U.S.A.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition — tight binding, clean pages, light jacket wear with minor edge toning and small red mark on rear. Interior clean and bright.
Keywords:
Chinese history book, Herrlee G. Creel, The Origins of Statecraft in China, Western Chou Empire, University of Chicago Press, ancient Chinese government, Zhou dynasty studies, political philosophy, Chinese archaeology, Asian history, vintage academic hardcover
