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Visible Cities: Canton, Nagasaki, And Batavia And The Coming Of The Americans (The Edwin O. Reischauer Lectures)
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The Eighteenth Century Witnessed The Rise Of The China Market And The Changes That Resulted In Global Consumption Patterns, From Opium Smoking To Tea Drinking. In A Valuable Transnational Perspective, Leonard Bluss Chronicles The Economic And Cultural Transformations In East Asia Through Three Key Cities. Canton Was The Port Of Call For Foreign Merchants In The Qing Empire. Nagasaki Was The Official Port Of Tokugawa Japan. Batavia Served As The Connection Site Between The Indian Ocean And China Seas For Ships Of The Dutch East India Company.The Effects Of Global Change Were Wrenching. The Monopolies Suffered Challenges, Trade Corridors Shifted, And New Players Appeared. Yankee Traders In Their Fast Clipper Ships Made Great Inroads. As Dutch Control Declined, Batavia Lost Its Premier Position. Nagasaki Became A Shadow Of Its Former Self. Canton, However, Surged To Become The Foremost Port Of East Asia. But On The Horizon Were New Kinds Of Port Cities, Not Controlled From Above And More Attuned To The Needs Of The Overseas Trading Network. With The Establishment Of The Free Port Of Singapore And The Rise Of The Treaty Portshong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohamathe Nature Of The China Seas Trade, And Relations Between East Asia And The West, Changed Forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Visible Cities: Canton, Nagasaki, and Batavia'? A: The book explores the economic and cultural transformations in East Asia during the eighteenth century through the lens of three key cities: Canton, Nagasaki, and Batavia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Visible Cities: Canton, Nagasaki, and Batavia' is Leonard Blusse.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the rise of the China market, shifts in global consumption patterns, and the changing dynamics of trade in East Asia.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 31, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 148 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What features come with the purchase of this book? A: The purchase includes guaranteed packaging, same-day dispatch for orders received before 12 noon, and a no quibbles return policy.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: This book is listed in the category of Economics.