The search for modern China / Jonathan D. Spence.
Author
Edition
- 2nd ed.
Published
- New York : W.W. Norton ©1999
Physical description
xxxi, 728, [A131] pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
ISBN
- 0393973514
- 9780393973518
Notes
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Previous ed.: 1990
Contents
- The use of Pinyin -- Conquest and Consolidation. The late Ming -- The Manchu Conquest -- Kangxi's consolidation -- Yongzheng's authority -- Chinese society and the reign of Qianlong -- China and the Eighteenth-Century world -- Fragmentation and Reform. The first clash with the West -- The crisis within -- Restoration through reform -- New tensions in the Late Qing -- The end of the Dynasty -- Envisioning State and Society. The new republic -- "A road is made" -- The fractured alliance -- The Guomindang in power -- Communist survival -- War and Revolution. World War II -- The fall of the Guomindang State -- The birth of the People's Republic -- Planning the new society -- Deepening the revolution -- Cultural revolution -- Re-entering the World. Reopening the doors -- Redefining revolution -- Levels of power -- Testing the limits -- Century's end.
Subject
- 1644-1999
- 1500-2000
- 15.75 history of Asia.
- Qing Dynasty (China)
- Qindynastie
- 15.75 history of Asia.
- History.
- China History Modern period, Ching Dynasty, 1644-1912.
- China History Qing dynasty, 1644-1912.
- China History 20th century.
- China Historia Dinastía Qing, 1644-1912.
- China Historia Siglo XX.
- China.
- China
- China.
- China History Ching dynasty, 1644-1912.
- China History 20th century.
- China History Qing dynasty, 1644-1912.
- China History Qing dynasty, 1644-1912.
- China History 20th century.
- China History Ching dynasty, 1644-1912.
- China History Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
- China.
Genre
- Bibliography
- History.
- Illustrated
- text
Language
- English
Summary
- This book is the second edition of the author's history of modern China. The new discussions in this revision include the extension of imperial power into central Asia by the eighteenth century emperors, women's literacy and education in the Qing, the early development of Chinese nationalism, the roots of Chinese communism and alternatives to Mao, the early stages of the Great Leap Forward and of the Cultural Revolution. Also, there is a new chapter at the end of the book on economic, cultural, and political developments since 1989.
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| University of Aberdeen Libraries: Sir Duncan Rice Library: Floor 3 | 951.03 Spe | ||
| University of Birmingham Libraries: Research Reserve [RR], Available on request | DS754 .S65 | ||
| University of Bradford: J B Priestley Library - Floor 1 | 951 SPE | ||
| University of Bristol Libraries: Research Reserve (contact University of Bristol Library staff) | Store 596269 | 7 day loan (Research Reserve) | |
| British Library: Lending Collection | m00/26851 | ||
| British Library: General Reference Collection, St Pancras Reading Rooms | YC.1999.b.1662 | ||
| Brunel University London Library: Shelves - floor 1 | DS754.S64 1999 | ||
| Brunel University London Library: Shelves - floor 1 | DS754.S64 1999 | ||
| Brunel University London Library: Shelves - floor 1 | DS754.S64 1999 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Library: Basement store | F II 320.2b | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Trinity Hall: Jerwood Library | 951.03 SPE | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Seeley Historical Library: Main Library | DS754 .S65 1999 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Churchill College Library: Bevin Library | 951.03 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: University Library: North Front 6 follow signs to North Staircase, Sixth Floor | 624:1.c.95.159 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Corpus Christi College: Taylor Library | A.1b.SPE | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Library: Main Library | F II 320.2c | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Fitzwilliam College Library: Floor 1 | ORR P Spe | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: St Catharine's College: Shakeshaft Library | 951 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Selwyn College: Main Library | 951 SPE | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Pembroke College: Main Library | 832,SPE 2-2A | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Sidney Sussex College: First Floor | ORR R Spe | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Homerton College Library: Main Library | 951.05 SPE | Library holds one copy | |
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Robinson College: Main Library | 951.03 SPE | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Seeley Historical Library: Mezzanine | DS754 S1a-b | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Seeley Historical Library: Mezzanine | 44.4.SPE.4a-b | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Emmanuel College Library: Main Library | 951.SPE(2) | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Hughes Hall Library: Main Library | 951.03 SPE | ||
| Cardiff University Libraries: Contact the Arts and Social Sciences Library | DS754.S7 | ||
| Coventry University: Floor 2 | 951.03 | ||
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| University of Edinburgh Libraries: Main Library (STANDARD LOAN) - 2nd floor | DS754 Spe. | ||
| University of Edinburgh Libraries: Main Library (SHORT LOAN) - 2nd floor | DS754 Spe. | ||
| University of Edinburgh Libraries: Main Library (HUB SHORT LOAN) - Ground floor | DS754 Spe. | ||
| University of Edinburgh Libraries: Confucius Institute Library (Abden House) - (STANDARD LOAN) | DS754 Spe. | ||
| University of Essex: Albert Sloman Library | DS 754.S7 | ||
| University of Glasgow Library: University Library Level 3 High Demand | History VV200 SPE2 | ||
| University of Glasgow Library: University Library Level 8 | History VV200 SPE2 | ||
| University of Huddersfield Library: University of Huddersfield Library Floor 2 Loan | 951.04 SPE | ||
| Keele University: Campus Library | DS735 .S7 | ||
| King's College London Library: Maughan Library ; [Humanities Short-loan] | DS754 SPE | Rolling 24hr loan | |
| LSE Library: Course collection books | DS735 | ||
| Lancaster University: Main Collection | MAIN OI (S) B Floor | ||
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| University of Leeds Library: Brotherton Library, Main floor 2 | Modern History N-60 SPE | ||
| University of Leicester Library: David Wilson Library, Floor 3 Blue Zone | 951.03 SPE | ||
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| National Library of Scotland: General Reading Room, Edinburgh (stored onsite) | HP2.99.7895 | ||
| National Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru: Contact the National Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru | PRINT 99MB6561 | ||
| Newcastle University Libraries: Philip Robinson Library: Robinson Books Level 4 | 951.03 SPE | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: St Antony's College Library | DS 754.S(1) | ||
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| University of Oxford Libraries: St Catherine's College Library | 951.3 SPE | ||
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