Restless empire : China and the world since 1750 /

Westad, Odd Arne, 1960-

Restless empire : China and the world since 1750 / Odd Arne Westad. - London : Bodley Head, 2012. - ix, 515 pages : map ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Metamorphosis
Imperialisms
Japan
Republic
Foreigners
Abroad
War
Communism
China alone
China's America
China's Asia
Modernities

This book examines China's role in the world in recent centuries to demonstrate how its past is shaping its future, explaining how Western influences have reinforced traditional Chinese mores while establishing potential partnerships.

9781847921970 1847921973 9781847921987 1847921981


China--Foreign relations.
China--History.
China--Economic conditions.
China --Relaciones exteriores
China --Historia
China--Condiciones económicas

408 DS 754.18 / W522r 2012