"The Gains and Losses of Politics in Chinese Dynasties" is a masterpiece by Mr. Qian Mu. Based on his 1952 lecture, it provides a concise overview and comparison of various political systems in the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, including government organization, official powers, examinations and supervision, finance and taxation, and military service. It narrates the evolution of these systems and points out their advantages and disadvantages. It not only provides a comprehensive overview of the essential principles of Chinese history and politics but also clarifies various misunderstandings of traditional culture and spirit among modern Chinese people. Concise yet profound, it is truly a succinct history of Chinese political systems.
《中国历代政治得失》为钱穆先生的名作，以他1952年所作的专题演讲为基础，分别就中国汉、唐、宋、明、清五代的政府组织、百官职权、考试监察、财经赋税、兵役义务等种种政治制度做提要钩玄式的概观与比照，叙述因革演变，指陈利害得失。既高屋建瓴地总括了中国历史与政治的精要大义，又点明了近现代国人对传统文化和精神的种种误解。言简意赅，语重心长，实不失为一部简明的“中国政治制度史”。
《中国历代政治得失》为钱穆先生的名作，以他1952年所作的专题演讲为基础，分别就中国汉、唐、宋、明、清五代的政府组织、百官职权、考试监察、财经赋税、兵役义务等种种政治制度做提要钩玄式的概观与比照，叙述因革演变，指陈利害得失。既高屋建瓴地总括了中国历史与政治的精要大义，又点明了近现代国人对传统文化和精神的种种误解。言简意赅，语重心长，实不失为一部简明的“中国政治制度史”。
