Modern History of China

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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

  1. Introduction
  2. Fall of the Ming Dynasty
  3. Qing Dynasty's Triumphs
  4. Uncertainty and Instability
  5. Opening, Restoration, and Reform
  6. Fall of the Qing Dynasty
  7. Establishing a Republic
  8. Warlords and Political Parties
  9. China in the Early 1930s
  10. Second Sino-Japanese War
  11. Creation of the People's Republic
  12. Catastrophe and Reconstruction
  13. The Cultural Revolution
  14. China and Détente
  15. Restructuring, Re-establishing, and Reforming
  16. The Limits of Reform
  17. China in the 1990s
  18. China and Globalization
  19. New Horizons
  20. Timeline
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