About the book: 2006 / The fundamental work of the American researcher John G. Gray is dedicated to China - one of the most ancient and mysterious countries in the world. During his several years in this country, J.G. Gray collected and systematized a wealth of material about the nature of Chinese civilization. The system of government, life, religion, culture, family relationships, rituals, crafts, methods of urban and agricultural management - the author covered almost all aspects of the life and activities of the peoples of the Middle Kingdom.