Westad, Odd Arne, 1960-

Restless empire : China and the world since 1750 / Odd Arne Westad. - London : Vintage Books, c2013. - ix, 515 pages : maps ; 20 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 479-499) and index.

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

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

9780099569596 (Paperback : alk. paper) 0099569590 (Paperback : alk. paper)

2012021635


China--Foreign relations--1644-1912.
China--Foreign relations--1912-1949.
China--Foreign relations--1949-
China --Relaciones exteriores
China--Condiciones económicas
China--Política y gobierno

408 DS 754.18 / W522r 2013

327.51