Windows Into China S History
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Windows Into China S History
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Author : Bowers Museum
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Windows Into China S History written by Bowers Museum and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Art categories.
Lost Colony
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Author : Tonio Andrade
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2011-10-23
Lost Colony written by Tonio Andrade and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-23 with History categories.
How a Chinese pirate defeated European colonialists and won Taiwan during the seventeenth century During the seventeenth century, Holland created the world's most dynamic colonial empire, outcompeting the British and capturing Spanish and Portuguese colonies. Yet, in the Sino-Dutch War—Europe's first war with China—the Dutch met their match in a colorful Chinese warlord named Koxinga. Part samurai, part pirate, he led his generals to victory over the Dutch and captured one of their largest and richest colonies—Taiwan. How did he do it? Examining the strengths and weaknesses of European and Chinese military techniques during the period, Lost Colony provides a balanced new perspective on long-held assumptions about Western power, Chinese might, and the nature of war. It has traditionally been asserted that Europeans of the era possessed more advanced science, technology, and political structures than their Eastern counterparts, but historians have recently contested this view, arguing that many parts of Asia developed on pace with Europe until 1800. While Lost Colony shows that the Dutch did indeed possess a technological edge thanks to the Renaissance fort and the broadside sailing ship, that edge was neutralized by the formidable Chinese military leadership. Thanks to a rich heritage of ancient war wisdom, Koxinga and his generals outfoxed the Dutch at every turn. Exploring a period when the military balance between Europe and China was closer than at any other point in modern history, Lost Colony reassesses an important chapter in world history and offers valuable and surprising lessons for contemporary times.
Sketches Of China
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Author : John Francis Davis
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Sketches Of China written by John Francis Davis and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Sketches of China is a captivating travelogue that offers a glimpse into life in China during the early 19th century. Written by John Francis Davis, a British diplomat and sinologist, this book provides a rare window into Chinese society, culture, and history. This is a must-read for anyone interested in China and its rich cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Culture History Of Postrevolutionary China
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Author : Arif Dirlik
language : en
Publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Release Date : 2011-11-24
Culture History Of Postrevolutionary China written by Arif Dirlik and has been published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-24 with History categories.
The essays in this volume grew from a series of talks delivered in late 2010 as the Liang Qichao Memorial Lectures at the Academy of National Learning (Guoxue yuan) of Tsinghua University, Beijing. Offering critical perspectives on a number of ideological issues that have figured prominently in Chinese intellectual discourse since the beginning of the socalled "reform and opening" (gaige kaifang) in the late 1970s, these essays range widely in subject matter, from Marxist historiography to sociology and anthropology in China to guoxue/national studies. Together they are conceived as different windows into a basic problem: the deployment of culture and history in postrevolutionary Chinese thought. Dirlik touches on a number of themes, including the repudiation of the revolutionary past after 1978, which has led to a rise of cultural nationalism. He further places these developments within a global context, ultimately making a case methodologically for "worlding' China: bringing China into the world, and the world into China.
The Great Encounter Of China And The West 1500 1800
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Author : David E. Mungello
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2005
The Great Encounter Of China And The West 1500 1800 written by David E. Mungello and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
In the twenty-first century, China has emerged as the leading challenger to U.S. global dominance. China is often seen as a sleeping giant, emerging out of poverty, backwardness, and totalitarianism and moving toward modernization. However, history shows that this vast country is not newly awakening, but rather returning to its previous state of world eminence. With this compelling perspective in mind, D. E. Mungello convincingly shows that contemporary relations between China and the West are far more like the 1500-1800 period than the more recent past. This fully revised second edition retains the clear and concise qualities of its predecessor, while developing important new social and cultural themes such as gender, sexuality, music, and technology. Drawing from the author's thirty years of experience teaching world history, this book illustrates the importance of history to students and general readers trying to understand today's world.
The Great Encounter Of China And The West 1500 1800
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Author : D. E. Mungello
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2012-11-01
The Great Encounter Of China And The West 1500 1800 written by D. E. Mungello and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with History categories.
For the Chinese, the drive toward growing political and economic power is part of an ongoing effort to restore China's past greatness and remove the lingering memories of history's humiliations. This widely praised book explores the 1500–1800 period before China's decline, when the country was viewed as a leading world culture and power. Europe, by contrast, was in the early stages of emerging from provincial to international status while the United States was still an uncharted wilderness. D. E. Mungello argues that this earlier era, ironically, may contain more relevance for today than the more recent past. This fully revised fourth edition retains the clear and concise quality of its predecessors, while drawing on a wealth of new research on Sino-Western history and the increasing contributions of Chinese historians. Building on the author's decades of research and teaching, this compelling book illustrates the vital importance of history to readers trying to understand China’s renewed rise.
A History Of China 3d Ed Rev And Enl
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Author : Wolfram Eberhard
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-15
A History Of China 3d Ed Rev And Enl written by Wolfram Eberhard and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-15 with History categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]" by Wolfram Eberhard. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
A Bit Of Old China
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Author : Charles Warren Stoddard
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2020-03-16
A Bit Of Old China written by Charles Warren Stoddard and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-16 with Fiction categories.
Charles Warren Stoddard's 'A Bit of Old China' takes readers on a vivid journey through early Chinatown in San Francisco, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of a unique community. With lively descriptions and colorful anecdotes, Stoddard paints a picture of a world filled with bustling markets, exotic cuisine, and intricate architecture. From the opium dens to the temples, readers will feel transported to a place unlike any other. This short but evocative work is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of one of America's most vibrant neighborhoods.
The Intellectual In Modern Chinese History
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Author : Timothy Cheek
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015
The Intellectual In Modern Chinese History written by Timothy Cheek and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
A vivid account of Chinese intellectuals across the twentieth century that provides a guide to making sense of China today.
The Water Kingdom
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Author : Philip Ball
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2017-05-05
The Water Kingdom written by Philip Ball and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-05 with History categories.
From the Yangtze to the Yellow River, China is traversed by great waterways, which have defined its politics and ways of life for centuries. Water has been so integral to China’s culture, economy, and growth and development that it provides a window on the whole sweep of Chinese history. In The Water Kingdom, renowned writer Philip Ball opens that window to offer an epic and powerful new way of thinking about Chinese civilization. Water, Ball shows, is a key that unlocks much of Chinese culture. In The Water Kingdom, he takes us on a grand journey through China’s past and present, showing how the complexity and energy of the country and its history repeatedly come back to the challenges, opportunities, and inspiration provided by the waterways. Drawing on stories from travelers and explorers, poets and painters, bureaucrats and activists, all of whom have been influenced by an environment shaped and permeated by water, Ball explores how the ubiquitous relationship of the Chinese people to water has made it an enduring metaphor for philosophical thought and artistic expression. From the Han emperors to Mao, the ability to manage the waters ? to provide irrigation and defend against floods ? was a barometer of political legitimacy, often resulting in engineering works on a gigantic scale. It is a struggle that continues today, as the strain of economic growth on water resources may be the greatest threat to China’s future. The Water Kingdom offers an unusual and fascinating history, uncovering just how much of China’s art, politics, and outlook have been defined by the links between humanity and nature.