Maritime Taiwan

Historical Encounters with the East and the West

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• Shih-Shan Henry Tsai

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• 280 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The book delves into Taiwan's unique historical role as a crossroads for global traders and settlers, highlighting its interactions with various seafaring nations. Unlike China's more isolationist approach, Taiwan's past is marked by both conflict and cooperation with foreigners. Through vivid storytelling, it explores the dramatic events and intricate details that have shaped the island's identity over centuries, offering insights into its rich and diverse cultural tapestry.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback