Li Hung-chang and China's Early Modernization
Download or Read eBook Li Hung-chang and China's Early Modernization PDF written by Samuel C. Chu and published by M.E. Sharpe. This book was released on 1994 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Samuel C. Chu |
| Publisher | : M.E. Sharpe |
| Total Pages | : 326 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1563242427 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781563242427 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Li Hung-chang and China's Early Modernization by : Samuel C. Chu
Book excerpt: Li Hung-chang (1823-1901) was a Chinese statesman particularly notable for his promotion of industrialization and advocacy of bureaucratic reform. Most of the papers in this volume were first presented in two panels devoted to Li at the 1987 annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association. The volume is divided into six parts: introduction ("The Beginnings of China's Modernization"), the rise of Li Hung-chang, Li in the role of a national official, Li as diplomat, Li as modernizer, and conclusion (including a bibliographical essay). Paper edition (unseen), $22.50. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
