Modern History of China

You are reading the... Modern History of China This book attempts to explore the intriguing and complex aspects of the history of modern China with careful and rigorous selection and analysis of reputable sources and accounts. Far from being a typical textbook used for teaching national history, this book also attempts to put modern China in a broader, global context, with topics including global trade, diplomatic crossovers, and different perspectives. This book will also attempt to ensure a balance between the rigorous study of history and the need for instruction in terms of a textbook. Since this book is mainly written by amateur historians, mistakes or completely erroneous misconceptions may occur, do not hesitate to report any errors and fix them if possible. Table of Contents /Introduction/ /Fall of the Ming Dynasty/ /Qing Dynasty's Triumphs/ /Uncertainty and Instability/ /Opening, Restoration, and Reform/ /Fall of the Qing Dynasty/ /Establishing a Republic/ /Warlords and Political Parties/ /China in the Early 1930s/ /Second Sino-Japanese War/ /Creation of the People's Republic/ /Catastrophe and Reconstruction/ /The Cultural Revolution/ /China and Détente/ /Restructuring, Re-establishing, and Reforming/ /The Limits of Reform/ /China in the 1990s/ /China and Globalization/ /New Horizons/ Timeline History 0%