China, the awakening giant (Modern history series) - Softcover

Roy Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070927936 ISBN 13: 9780070927933

Publisher: Ryerson Educational Division, McGraw-Hill, (1971), 1971

Synopsis

Introduction; Chapter 1 The Early Civilization; Chapter 2 Opening Up to the West; Chapter 3 Imperialism and Rebellion; Chapter 4 Reform and Rebellion; Chapter 5 Revolution and Change 1910-1919; Chapter 6 Rise of the Kuomintang; Chapter 7 Life in Nationalist China; Chapter 8 Communism and Invasion 1931-1937; Chapter 9 War and Victory 1937-1945; Chapter 10 Fall of the Kuomintang; Chapter 11 China Under Mao 1949-1958; Chapter 12 The Sino-Soviet Split and The Great Leap Forward; Chapter 13 The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution 1963-1969; Conclusion; Sources for Varying Views; Index. PREFACE My aim in writing The Awakening Giant has been to increase the awareness of that great nation in the minds of youth. This work attempts to be both an introductory survey and a critical analysis of some of the major events and movements which shaped that country. It is also my object to stir controversy and debate by presenting the ideas of people of varying views. As the book covers the entire history of China, I have been forced, of necessity, to be highly selective in the choice of material. Being essentially a story of modern China, this book emphasizes the history of the last two centuries with particular stress on political developments. The interpretation of this later period is in large degree subjective, since much is left to future study and research. It is hoped that the book will encourage further reading and examination . . .

Edition details

• Publisher: Ryerson Educational Division, McGraw-Hill, (1971)
• Publication date: 1971
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070927936
• ISBN 13: 9780070927933
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 150