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A clear look at how China met foreign powers and why reform was both urgent and delicate.
This nonfiction work examines the long struggle over China’s sovereignty, foreign diplomacy, and the idea of reform in a vast empire.
Through historical narrative, it explains how external pressure, trade, and diplomacy shaped Chinese policy in the 19th century. It highlights the clash between established imperial norms and the demands of modern international relations, and why patient, measured reform was seen as essential.
- How foreign powers pressed for direct contact with China’s government and why that contact faced resistance.
- Key treaty events and the shifting balance between commerce, diplomacy, and sovereignty.
- The argument for gradual reform and the risks of rapid, sweeping change.
- Practical steps suggested for reorganization, weights and measures, and official salaries.
Ideal for readers of historical policy debates and those seeking a nuanced view of East–West relations in a pivotal era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the misunderstanding of Chinese character as a source of conflict and friction with foreign nations. The author explores the reasons for this, including the differences in culture and the way China has been misjudged by the West. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex and often contradictory nature of the Chinese people, arguing that they are neither the docile and submissive people they are often portrayed as, nor are they the inscrutable and mysterious figures of Western imagination. Instead, the author argues that the Chinese are a deeply complex and multifaceted people, with a rich and sophisticated culture and a long and proud history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about China and its people. It challenges stereotypes and provides a nuanced and insightful look at one of the world's oldest and most fascinating cultures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330140451_0
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