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China in the Twentieth Century
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China in the Twentieth Century Paperback - 2001

by Bailey, Paul John

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  • Title China in the Twentieth Century
  • Author Bailey, Paul John
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Revised
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 296
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, Malden, MA
  • Date 2001-10-08
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GRP73622583
  • ISBN 9780631203285 / 0631203281
  • Weight 0.81 lbs (0.37 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.14 x 5.6 x 0.86 in (23.22 x 14.22 x 2.18 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese
  • Library of Congress subjects China - History - 20th century, Communism - China - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001025244
  • Dewey Decimal Code 951.05

First line

Thus did the Qing dynasty, which had ruled over China since 1644, pass from the scene as the regent, the Empress-Dowager Longyu, formally announced the abdication of the dynasty in February 1912 on behalf of the six-year-old emperor, Puyi.

From the rear cover

China exerts increasing influence on the global economy, and the country's fascinating and turbulent recent history demands our understanding. This clear and convincing overview tells the story of a century that saw three political revolutions and considerable social and cultural upheaval.

The author moves fluently between social, political and cultural history and frequently brings gender into the picture, showing that events such as revolutions can have very different effects on men and women. His exploration of the transformations China has undergone integrates ideas from the very latest scholarship, reminding readers that history is not just about what happened, but also about differing interpretations and approaches.

The book concludes with a discussion of recent reforms by the Chinese Communist Party in its aim to raise the living standards of the country's 1.3 billion inhabitants and strengthen the foundations of one-party rule.

About the author

Paul J. Bailey is Reader in East Asian History at the University of Edinburgh. He formerly taught at Lingnan College, Hong Kong and the University of Durham, England. His previous publications include Postwar Japan: 1945 to the Present (Blackwell, 1996), Strengthen the Country and Enrich the People: The Reform Writings of Ma Jianzhong 1845-1900 (1998) and Reform the People: Changing Attitudes to Popular Education in Early Twentieth-century China (1991).

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