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The Chinese, and the Chinese Question (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Amaziah Whitney

 
9780483206496: The Chinese, and the Chinese Question (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a historical view of China and the United States’ tangled relations and policies.

This edition presents a piercing examination of competing forces—trade, diplomacy, law, and public opinion—that shaped interactions across continents. It offers a window into the arguments that framed immigration, sovereignty, and cross‑cultural tensions at a pivotal era.

This book analyzes how treaties, economic interests, and political rhetoric influenced policy and perception. It traces the rise and limits of foreign influence in China, the handling of railways and telegraphs, and the responses of officials and the public on both sides of the Pacific.
  • How diplomacy and domestic politics intersect when nations clash over rights and trade
  • Historical case studies of railroads, telegraphs, and maritime competition in Asia
  • Insights into treaty interpretation, sovereignty, and the limits of executive power
  • An understanding of public opinion’s role in shaping foreign policy debates
The book is a useful lens for readers interested in history, international relations, and emerging national debates on immigration and empire.

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