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Published on: 2008
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Original language: English

China is the most exciting rising power in the world today. The explosive growth of its economy and the possibility that it might soon become the next superpower, dominant in East Asia and influential in every part of the world, has attracted universal interest, admiration and envy. Most histories of China approach that huge and populous country through the story of its dynasties, its struggle to defend its borders and its internal politics. Harry Gelber's "The Dragon and the Foreign Devils" is the first history for the general reader to tell the story of China from the outside as well as from the inside. It explores the relationships involved, from the incursions into China of steppe horsemen around 200 BC to the Mongol conquests of the thirteenth century AD, from the first arrival of European travellers to China's decline, after 1911, into an object of the policies of the major powers, and on to the Revolution on 1949 and the Tienanmen Square protest in 1989. It explains what moved these minor and major foreign societies and how concerns with China fitted into their own major interests and views of the world. And, it outlines the recurring cycles of Chinese history, from turmoil and disorder to strong central government and back to turmoil. Informative text boxes elaborate on particular people, topics or key moments to complement the main narrative. These mini-essays deal with a wide range of topics from 'Confucius' and 'Concubines' to 'Tea' and 'Silk', and from the debilitating influence of the last nineteenth-century empress, 'Cixi', to the decisive influence on the 1941-45 Pacific War of the US Navy's ability to read 'Japanese naval codes'; and from 'Madame Chiang's' glamour to 'Mao's Sexual Habits'. Sitemap - Military Modelling By continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies.Find out more. Sitemap The Asahi Shimbun The Asahi Shimbun is widely regarded for its journalism as the most respected daily newspaper in Japan. The English version offers selected articles from ... U.S. News Latest National News Videos & Photos - ABC ... Sections; Top Stories; Watch; U.S. World; Politics; Lifestyle; Entertainment; Health; Tech; Investigative; Sports; Weather; Shows. Shows; Good Morning America; World ... Environment: News & features - The Telegraph Latest environmental news features and updates. Pictures video and more. Texarkana Gazette Texarkana Breaking News The Texarkana Gazette is the premier source for local news and sports in Texarkana and the surrounding Arklatex areas. News RT RT delivers latest news and current events from around the world including special reports entertainment news and exclusive video. Shanghai China Website Built in 1930 this Shanghai historic house is located in quiet Lane Xinle Road where used to be the France concession before 1949 and now is the downtown CBD area ... Technology and Science News - ABC News Get the latest science news and technology news read tech reviews and more at ABC News. Nucor Building Systems - Pre Engineered Steel Buildings Nucor Building Systems is a leading manufacturer of custom pre-engineered metal building systems with over 1000 Authorized Builders across North America. WORLD CRUISE 2017 - Silversea WORLD CRUISE 2017. STARTING in aboard SILVER WHISPER FROM US$ 61550 (per guest)
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