The Chinese Gentry: Studies On Their Role In Nineteenth-Century Chinese Society is a book written by Chang, Chung-Li that explores the role of the gentry class in Chinese society during the 19th century. The book is a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of the gentry's social, economic, and political influence. The essays cover topics such as the gentry's relationship with the imperial government, their role in local administration, their involvement in commerce and industry, and their cultural and intellectual pursuits. The book also examines the gentry's impact on social change and the challenges they faced during the tumultuous period of the late Qing dynasty.Chang, Chung-Li draws on a wealth of primary sources, including official records, personal diaries, and literary works, to provide a nuanced and detailed analysis of the gentry's role in Chinese society. The book is an important contribution to the study of Chinese history and offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of social class and power in 19th-century China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.