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Twentieth Century China: A History In Documents (Pages From History)
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The Twentieth Century Was A Time Of Great Change In China'S Government, Economy, Culture, And Everyday Life. Twentieth Century China, Second Edition, Chronicles This Period Of Revolutions And Uprisings With The Words And Images Of The Participants. This Is The Story Of The Peopleleaders And Followerswhose Decisions Propelled Modern Chinese History In Erratic Directions. Using A Wide Variety Of Primary Sources, Including Official Reports And Public Statements, Articles, Political Posters, Cartoons, Poetry, Songs, And Advertisements, R. Keith Schoppa Paints A Picture Of A Society Undergoing Drastic Changes, Both Social And Political. Mao Zedong'S Personal Physician Recalls The Phenomenon Of Backyard Steel Furnaces And The Changes They Brought To The Chinese Landscape During Mao'S Great Leap Forward; A Poem Written In 1979 Expresses Anger Toward A General Who Destroyed A Kindergarten To Build A Mansion On Its Site; And The Box From The Chinese Version Of Monopoly, Introduced In 1987, Playfully Illustrates The Economic Reforms Of Deng Xiaoping And Jiang Zemin.This Second Edition Of Twentieth Century China Also Includes An Updated Introduction With A Note On Sources And Interpretation, Thirtyseven New Sidebars, Twelve New Photographs, And Updated Further Reading And Websites.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Twentieth Century China: A History in Documents'? A: The book chronicles the significant changes in China's government, economy, culture, and everyday life during the twentieth century, using primary sources to illustrate the impact of revolutions and uprisings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Twentieth Century China: A History in Documents' is R. Keith Schoppa.
- Q: What types of primary sources are included in this book? A: The book includes a variety of primary sources such as official reports, public statements, articles, political posters, cartoons, poetry, songs, and advertisements.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 214 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: No, this is the second edition of 'Twentieth Century China: A History in Documents'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 22, 2010.
- Q: Does the second edition include new content? A: Yes, the second edition includes an updated introduction, thirty-seven new sidebars, twelve new photographs, and updated further reading and websites.
- Q: What historical events are covered in this book? A: The book covers various revolutions and uprisings in China during the twentieth century, highlighting the experiences of both leaders and ordinary people.
- Q: What is a unique feature of this book regarding its sources? A: The book uses a diverse range of primary sources, including personal accounts, to provide a vivid picture of the societal changes in China.