This comprehensive but concise narrative of China since the eighteenth century builds its story around the delicate relationship between central government and local communities. Rejects the traditional view of China as a wholly harmonious society based on principles of stability – the "Unwobbling Pivot" of Ezra Pound's translation of the Chinese classic "Zhongyong" Provides an original interpretation, arguing that developments can be explained through an understanding of China’s surprising swings between centralization and decentralization, between local initiative and central authoritarianism Serves as an introduction to the subject, while readers with a background in Chinese history will find the book offers a personal perspective and addresses long-standing interpretive issues Supported by a variety of timelines, maps, illustrations, and extensive notes for further reading Places China’s history within the context of global change
發表於2024-12-19
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圖書標籤: 海外中國研究 新清史 Modern_China 柯嬌燕 政治學 近現代史 翻過 清史
"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
評分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
評分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
評分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
評分"ruling China by public tolerance rather than public consent"; her writing as appalling as ever...
The Wobbling Pivot, China since 1800 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載