The Remaking Of China (1914)
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Overview
The Remaking of China is a historical book written by Adolf S. Waley and first published in 1914. The book provides an insightful account of the transformation of China from an ancient empire to a modern nation-state. The author explores the social, political, and economic changes that took place in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Waley delves into the factors that led to China's decline as a global power and the subsequent efforts to modernize the country. He examines the impact of foreign influence, including the Opium Wars and the Boxer Rebellion, on China's political and economic landscape. The book also covers the rise of Chinese nationalism and the emergence of revolutionary movements that sought to overthrow the Qing dynasty. Waley provides a detailed analysis of the political ideologies and strategies of key figures such as Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shikai, as well as the role of the Communist Party in the Chinese Revolution. Overall, The Remaking of China is a comprehensive and engaging study of China's transformation during a critical period in its history. It offers valuable insights into the country's past and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for China in the 21st century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164057116
- ISBN-10: 1164057111
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.22 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.33 pounds
- Page Count: 104
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