| Description |
xviii, 356 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
The Columbia guides to Asian history |
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Columbia guides to Asian history.
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| Contents |
Historical narrative. The decline of the traditional state, 1780-1901 ; Building state and nation amid cultural revolution, 1901-28 ; Social revolution: alternatives for state and nation, 1928-60 ; Economic disasters and miracles: 1960 to the present -- Compendium of key events, terms, institutions, and figures -- Resource guide -- Appendices. Chronology of key events, 1780 to the present ; Documents ; Major party congresses ; Tables and figures on trends and developments. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [215]-256) and index. |
| Subject |
China -- History -- 19th century.
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China -- History -- 20th century.
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| ISBN |
0231112769 alkaline paper |
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