China category: 3065 books
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Kaohsiung : (China) Travel Guide
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Kaohsiung : (China) Travel Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2015
The Ultimate Handbook Guide to Kaohsiung : (China) is your second passport to everything interesting and relevant. It provides you with up-to-date advice on what to see and what hidden discoveries await you.
by Johannes L. Kurz
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2011
The Southern Tang was one of China’s minor dynasties and one of the great states in China in the tenth century. Although often regarded as one of several states preceding the much better known Song dynasty (960-1279), the Southern Tang dynasty was in fact the key state in this period, preserving...
The Diary of a Manchu Soldier in Seventeenth-Century China
"My Service in the Army", by Dzengseo
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2007
Providing original insights into Chinese military history, Nicola Di Cosmo gives an annotated translation of the only known military diary in pre-modern Chinese history, providing fresh and extensive information on the inner workings of the Ch'ing army. The personal experience of the author, a young...
Faiths on Display
Religion, Tourism, and the Chinese State
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2010
By providing a unique perspective on China's changing relationship with religion, this groundbreaking book explores the role the Chinese state continues to play in religious revival today. Over the past several decades, China has experienced a rapid expansion of religious spaces and activities. More...
by Kevin Bucknall, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
The areas of foreign trade, foreign investment, economic aid, and special economic zones are examined in detail and the rapid improvement in the economy after the adoption of the Open Door policy is explained. After Maos death in 1976, followed by the rapid overthrow of the Gang of Four, the way was...
Hello Asia, China
Keeping faith while pursuing practical interests
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2014
Why did China use "pandas" to solve diplomatic issues? Why do Chinese people especially love "Guan Yu" among many characters from "The History of Three States"? As the proverb "Everything is determined by the 'kuanxi' (relationship)", Chinese people value humanly...
New Crime in China
Public Order and Human Rights
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2005
Examining the crimes that have recently been of the greatest concern in China, the authors assess the imbalance between public order and human rights in the way the Chinese legal system deals with crime. The issue of crime is of particular importance, both because current social upheaval in China...
The Everlasting Empire
The Political Culture of Ancient China and Its Imperial Legacy
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2012
Established in 221 BCE, the Chinese empire lasted for 2,132 years before being replaced by the Republic of China in 1912. During its two millennia, the empire endured internal wars, foreign incursions, alien occupations, and devastating rebellions--yet fundamental institutional, sociopolitical, and...
by John Thomson
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This vintage book contains a detailed sketch of the Chinese people, their culture, and their history. It comprises a wealth of fascinating information and unique insights interspersed with authentic and often powerful photographs of China and its inhabitants. This volume is highly recommended for...
The Making of China’s War with Japan
Zhou Enlai and Zhang Xueliang
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2016
This cutting edge study examines the career of Chinese politician and diplomat Zhou Enlai (1898–1976) and assesses his leadership role in the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) strategy against the Japanese invasion of China which established the foundation for post-World War II Sino-Japanese relations....
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Dingzhou : (China) Travel Guide
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Dingzhou : (China) Travel Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2015
The Ultimate Handbook Guide to Dingzhou : (China) is your second passport to everything interesting and relevant. It provides you with up-to-date advice on what to see and what hidden discoveries await you.
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Huazhou : (China) Travel Guide
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Huazhou : (China) Travel Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2015
The Ultimate Handbook Guide to Huazhou : (China) is your second passport to everything interesting and relevant. It provides you with up-to-date advice on what to see and what hidden discoveries await you.
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Fuzhou : (China) Travel Guide
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Fuzhou : (China) Travel Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2015
The Ultimate Handbook Guide to Fuzhou : (China) is your second passport to everything interesting and relevant. It provides you with up-to-date advice on what to see and what hidden discoveries await you.
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Jieshou : (China) Travel Guide
Ultimate Handbook Guide to Jieshou : (China) Travel Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2015
The Ultimate Handbook Guide to Jieshou : (China) is your second passport to everything interesting and relevant. It provides you with up-to-date advice on what to see and what hidden discoveries await you.