Bøger af John Otway Percy Bland

""Recent Events and Present Policies in China"" is a historical book written by John Otway Percy Bland in 1912. The book offers a comprehensive overview of China's political and social landscape during the early 20th century. It covers the period from the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 to the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912.Bland provides a detailed analysis of the key events that shaped China's modern history, including the rise of nationalism and the emergence of revolutionary movements. He also examines the major players in Chinese politics, such as Sun Yat-sen, Yuan Shikai, and the Empress Dowager Cixi.The book delves into the challenges facing China at the time, including the struggle for modernization, the fight against foreign influence, and the quest for national unity. Bland also explores the impact of Western imperialism on China, including the Opium Wars and the unequal treaties.Overall, ""Recent Events and Present Policies in China"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and politics. It provides a detailed and insightful account of a crucial period in China's development as a modern nation-state.""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.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.