China's Unequal Treaties

Narrating National History

Autor*innen

• Dong Wang

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• 190 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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Focusing on the linguistic evolution and contentious interpretations of "Unequal Treaties," this study examines treaties from 1842 to 1943 through primary sources. It delves into the phrase's significance in Chinese collective memory and its portrayal in English historiographies. As the first comprehensive analysis of this term, it reveals how these treaties have shaped historical narratives and national identity in China, providing unique insights into their lasting impact.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Einband: Hardcover