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These From The Land Of Sinim: Essays On The Chinese Question

These From The Land Of Sinim: Essays On The Chinese Question

Hart, Robert

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Asian HistoryGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1163680346
ISBN13: 9781163680346
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
These From The Land Of Sinim: Essays On The Chinese Question, written by Robert Hart, is a collection of essays that explores the relationship between China and the Western world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, who was a British diplomat and the first Inspector-General of China's Imperial Maritime Customs Service, provides a unique perspective on the Chinese question, which was a major issue in international politics at the time.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the history of China and its relationship with the West, including the Opium Wars, the Boxer Rebellion, and the impact of Western imperialism on Chinese society. The second part of the book examines the contemporary issues facing China and the West, including the rise of nationalism and the role of Christianity in China.Throughout the book, Hart provides insightful analysis and commentary on the Chinese question, drawing on his extensive experience and knowledge of Chinese culture and history. He offers a nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between China and the West, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that this relationship presents.Overall, These From The Land Of Sinim: Essays On The Chinese Question is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and politics of China and its relationship with the West. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential Western diplomats in China during a pivotal period in its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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