Explore the economic transformations of Southern Fujian in this essential academic work on Chinese history. Clark meticulously details centuries of development, from the 3rd to the 13th, revealing how agrarian advances and urban growth fueled expanding domestic and foreign trade networks. This insightful study is crucial for understanding regional economic history and the intricate links between trade and community structures in Southeast China. A vital read for scholars, students of Asian studies, and enthusiasts of historical trade dynamics and ancient Chinese economic development.