Restless empire : China and the world since 1750 /

Examines China's role in the world in recent centuries to demonstrate how its past is shaping its future, explaining how Western influences have reinforced traditional Chinese mores while establishing potential partnerships.

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Main Authors: Westad, Odd Arne
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Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: Examines China's role in the world in recent centuries to demonstrate how its past is shaping its future, explaining how Western influences have reinforced traditional Chinese mores while establishing potential partnerships.
Carrier Form: ix, 515 p. : maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 479-499) and index.
ISBN: 9780465019335 (hardcover : alk. paper) :
0465019331 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Index Number: DS754
CLC: D829
Call Number: D829/W522
Contents: Metamorphosis -- Imperialisms -- Japan -- Republic -- Foreigners -- Abroad -- War -- Communism -- China alone -- China's America -- China's Asia -- Modernities.