The Gate of Heavenly Peace: The Chinese and Their Revolution “A milestone in Western studies of China.” (John K. Fairbank) In this masterful, highly original approach to modern Chinese history, Jonathan D. Spence shows us the Chinese revolution through the eyes of its most articulate participants—the writers, historians, philosophers, and insurrectionists who shaped and were shaped by the turbulent events of the twentieth century. By skillfully combining literary materials with more conventional sources of political and social history, Spence provides an unparalleled look at China and her people and offers valuable insight into the continuing conflict between the implacable power of the state and the strivings of China's artists, writers, and thinkers. |
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... Ricci, and, most recently, Treason by the Book. He is Sterling Professor of History at Yale University. His awards include a Guggenheim and a MacArthur Fellowship. PENGUIN BOOKS Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Group (USA)
... Ricci, and, most recently, Treason by the Book. He is Sterling Professor of History at Yale University. His awards include a Guggenheim and a MacArthur Fellowship. PENGUIN BOOKS Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Group (USA)
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... University dealing with Elmhirst. I first aired various ideas concerning themes in this book in public lectures at Cornell and the University of Kansas at Lawrence; my thanks to the audiences there for provocative and often stimulating ...
... University dealing with Elmhirst. I first aired various ideas concerning themes in this book in public lectures at Cornell and the University of Kansas at Lawrence; my thanks to the audiences there for provocative and often stimulating ...
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... and exciting one. And, finally, my thanks to my editor, Elisabeth Sifton, constantly supportive yet constantly questioning. J. D. S. Yale University March 1981 Preface The Gate of Heavenly Peace guards the southern approach.
... and exciting one. And, finally, my thanks to my editor, Elisabeth Sifton, constantly supportive yet constantly questioning. J. D. S. Yale University March 1981 Preface The Gate of Heavenly Peace guards the southern approach.
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... university, converting local temples into schools, setting up one group of local bureaus to develop Qing commerce and others to develop agriculture and industry. Kang urged the Emperor onward by summarizing in book form the startling ...
... university, converting local temples into schools, setting up one group of local bureaus to develop Qing commerce and others to develop agriculture and industry. Kang urged the Emperor onward by summarizing in book form the startling ...
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... university in Beijing, and for more government sponsorship of student study overseas. In many areas government control of the economy was also strengthened, as more state-directed but merchant-run companies were founded and the railway ...
... university in Beijing, and for more government sponsorship of student study overseas. In many areas government control of the economy was also strengthened, as more state-directed but merchant-run companies were founded and the railway ...
Contents
3 WANDERINGS | |
4 THE FAR HORIZON | |
5 THE LAND OF HUNGER | |
6 EXTOLLING NIRVANA | 14 |
7 WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THOSE? | 28 |
8 WAKE THE SPRING | 28 |
10 REFUGEES | 49 |
11 RECTIFICATIONS | 49 |
12 A NEW ORDER | 63 |
13 THE NOISE OF THE RENEGADES | 1961 |
Notes | 1974 |
Bibliography | 1975 |
Index | 1979 |
9 FAREWELL TO THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS | 40 |
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The Gate of Heavenly Peace: The Chinese and Their Revolution Jonathan D. Spence No preview available - 1982 |
The Gate of Heavenly Peace: The Chinese and Their Revolution Jonathan D. Spence No preview available - 1982 |
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