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The Development of China, written by Kenneth Scott Latourette in 1917, is a historical account of China's development from ancient times to the early 20th century. The book explores the political, economic, social, and cultural changes that have shaped China's history, including the rise and fall of dynasties, the impact of Western imperialism, and the influence of Confucianism and other philosophical and religious traditions.Latourette's narrative begins with an overview of China's geography, climate, and natural resources, before delving into the country's early history and the development of its political and social structures. He then examines the impact of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism on Chinese culture and society, and traces the rise and fall of various dynasties, including the Han, Tang, and Ming.The book also explores China's interactions with the rest of the world, including the arrival of European traders and missionaries in the 16th century, the Opium Wars and the subsequent opening of China to foreign influence, and the Boxer Rebellion and its aftermath.Throughout the book, Latourette emphasizes the role of China's people in shaping the country's history, highlighting the contributions of scholars, artists, and thinkers, as well as ordinary farmers, workers, and merchants. He also examines the challenges and opportunities facing China in the early 20th century, including the impact of modernization and the rise of nationalist and revolutionary movements.Overall, The Development of China provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of China's history and development, offering insights into the country's culture, society, and politics that remain relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165104987
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 288
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 386 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. december 2024
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The Development of China, written by Kenneth Scott Latourette in 1917, is a historical account of China's development from ancient times to the early 20th century. The book explores the political, economic, social, and cultural changes that have shaped China's history, including the rise and fall of dynasties, the impact of Western imperialism, and the influence of Confucianism and other philosophical and religious traditions.Latourette's narrative begins with an overview of China's geography, climate, and natural resources, before delving into the country's early history and the development of its political and social structures. He then examines the impact of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism on Chinese culture and society, and traces the rise and fall of various dynasties, including the Han, Tang, and Ming.The book also explores China's interactions with the rest of the world, including the arrival of European traders and missionaries in the 16th century, the Opium Wars and the subsequent opening of China to foreign influence, and the Boxer Rebellion and its aftermath.Throughout the book, Latourette emphasizes the role of China's people in shaping the country's history, highlighting the contributions of scholars, artists, and thinkers, as well as ordinary farmers, workers, and merchants. He also examines the challenges and opportunities facing China in the early 20th century, including the impact of modernization and the rise of nationalist and revolutionary movements.Overall, The Development of China provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of China's history and development, offering insights into the country's culture, society, and politics that remain relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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