The Origin of Likin, 1835–1864

The Origin of Likin, 1835–1864 PDF Author: Edwin George Beal, Jr.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 1684171350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211

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Book Description
During the Taiping Rebellion it was necessary for the Chinese government to find new sources of revenue to fund military provisions. This study provides a detailed history of the origin of the likin tax system, first introduced in 1853, a tax on goods and services in transit.