Imperial/Confucian culture lasted in China for about 2,100 years (from 200 BCE to 1900 CE and it) and it still keeps the image oh Chinese society strong. To many we are unable to know what Imperial/Confucian culture w

In conclusion, in reading The Chinese Lake Murders I have learned a lot about pre-modern Chinese civilization and culture. Van Gulik's story and other stories are not biographical, although many of the crimes he describes appeared in various Chinese texts. Robert Van Gulik the author of The Chinese Lake Murders was in fact an historian and an expert on Chinese culture.

Yet, there are many positive aspects to Imperial/Confucian culture and civilization there were down sides to it too. It had no specification for technological change or advance. The district judges and provincial magistrates could and did abuse their power. In addition, treatment of women and minorities was very poor. Imperial/Confucian culture was a man's world. Women had no say in politics and little legal protection. The best for a woma

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