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Negotiating China's Destiny in World War II eds. by Hans van de Ven (review)

Negotiating China's Destiny in World War II eds. by Hans van de Ven (review) China Review International: Vol. 22, No. 1, 2015 had in paintings and calligraphic works. In chapter 9, entitled "Literary Trends," Smith stresses patterns in Qing-era texts. A classic text was The Complete Books of the Four Repositories, sponsored by the Qianlong emperor. Also, the emergence and the popularity of daily-life encyclopedic publications reflected the growing importance of knowledge to everyday tasks. Well-known works of fiction (Dream of the Red Chamber and The Scholars) are windows into the pros and cons of traditional Chinese culture. In chapter 10, entitled "Social Life," Smith leads the reader to examine the significance of social life in the Qing dynasty, specifically by discussing marriage, foot binding, filial piety, entertainment, and traditional Chinese festivals. In chapter 11, "The Late Qing and Beyond, 1860­2014," Smith stresses the challenges that the Qing dynasty faced from Japan, Western European countries, and the Qing state itself. During its transition from a traditional society to modernity, the Qing dynasty encountered severe challenges that ultimately led to political upheaval and social reforms. This book, all in all, has three impressive strengths that will benefit readers who are interested in the evolution of the Qing dynasty. First, it is very readable http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png China Review International University of Hawai'I Press

Negotiating China's Destiny in World War II eds. by Hans van de Ven (review)

China Review International , Volume 22 (1) – Apr 14, 2015

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China Review International: Vol. 22, No. 1, 2015 had in paintings and calligraphic works. In chapter 9, entitled "Literary Trends," Smith stresses patterns in Qing-era texts. A classic text was The Complete Books of the Four Repositories, sponsored by the Qianlong emperor. Also, the emergence and the popularity of daily-life encyclopedic publications reflected the growing importance of knowledge to everyday tasks. Well-known works of fiction (Dream of the Red Chamber and The Scholars) are windows into the pros and cons of traditional Chinese culture. In chapter 10, entitled "Social Life," Smith leads the reader to examine the significance of social life in the Qing dynasty, specifically by discussing marriage, foot binding, filial piety, entertainment, and traditional Chinese festivals. In chapter 11, "The Late Qing and Beyond, 1860­2014," Smith stresses the challenges that the Qing dynasty faced from Japan, Western European countries, and the Qing state itself. During its transition from a traditional society to modernity, the Qing dynasty encountered severe challenges that ultimately led to political upheaval and social reforms. This book, all in all, has three impressive strengths that will benefit readers who are interested in the evolution of the Qing dynasty. First, it is very readable

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Published: Apr 14, 2015

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