This book provides an in-depth look at the traditional family law of China. Drawing on primary sources and historical texts, the author explores the complex and fascinating legal and social structures that governed Chinese family life for centuries. From marriage and divorce to inheritance and property law, this book offers a unique perspective on Chinese legal history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.