Historical Dictionary of Modern China (1800-1949) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780810849303)

The Historical Dictionary of Modern China (1800-1949) offers a concise but comprehensive examination of the political, military, economic, social, and cultural development of modern China. Instead of focusing merely on the political elites of China, this reference covers a variety of significant persons, including women and ethnic minorities; new historical concepts; cultural and educational institutions; and economic activities.

Drawing on newly-available records, including a large mass of governmental and family archives, the narratives presented reveal new facts, offer a new interpretation in accordance with China's modernization process during the late Qing period, and a revisionist perspective on the Republican history. The chronology records not only political and military events but also other experiences of the Chinese people. The bibliography gives prominence to current literature on China's drive towards modernization and appendixes provide the reader with detailed information on China's cultural and economic transformation.

Author: James Z. Gao
ISBN-10: 0810849305
ISBN-13: 9780810849303
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2009
Pages: 584
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.25d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2009
Booklist 01/01/2010 pg. 120
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 59