Sejarah Tiongkok Kontemporer, Volume 1 menelusuri perkembangan sejarah Tiongkok sejak kebangkitan Nurhaci dan berdirinya Dinasti Qing, melalui berbagai transformasi politik, sosial, dan militer yang mengarah ke era Deng Xiaoping. Ditulis oleh W. D. Sukisman, volume ini memberikan gambaran umum tentang perubahan-perubahan dinasti besar, pengaruh asing, konflik internal, gerakan revolusioner, dan…
Sejarah Tiongkok karya Ivan Taniputera merupakan tinjauan komprehensif peradaban Tiongkok dari dinasti-dinasti awal hingga era modern. Buku ini mengeksplorasi perkembangan politik, budaya, ekonomi, dan sosial utama yang membentuk Tiongkok melalui berbagai periode sejarah. Buku ini mencakup kebangkitan dan kejatuhan dinasti, tradisi filsafat seperti Konfusianisme dan Taoisme, hubungan luar neger…
This book presents the long and rich history of Chinese civilization, from ancient myths and legends to the end of the imperial period and the establishment of the republic in 1912. The author describes the journey of Chinese civilization with lively narration, incorporating folklore, myths, and historical facts, providing a complete picture of how the Chinese people built their culture, govern…
The Study of Chinese Society is a collection of influential essays by anthropologist Maurice Freedman, selected and introduced by G. William Skinner. The book examines the social organization, kinship systems, lineage structures, and cultural patterns of traditional and modern Chinese communities. Freedman's work is foundational in the anthropology of China, offering key theoretical insights in…
China: From Manchu to Mao (1699–1976) provides an accessible and illustrated historical overview of China’s transformation over nearly three centuries. Beginning with the final phase of the Qing (Manchu) dynasty, the book explores major political, social, and cultural developments leading into the republican period and the rise of the People’s Republic under Mao Zedong. Rich with photogra…
Within the past decade, China has sustained a series of self-induced traumas that may well be without precedent in human history. In what condition do the Chinese enter the 1970s, and onto the world stage they have shunned for so long? In this major new book— based on more than ten years of research— the veteran observer of Chinese affairs Stanley Karnow presents a comprehensive, dramatic a…
Unbound tells the powerful true story of 30 courageous Chinese women who joined the Communist Red Army on the historic Long March of 1934–1935. Dean King reveals their struggle for survival through treacherous mountains, hunger, cold, and constant danger, drawing from oral histories, archival records, and firsthand interviews. The book highlights themes of endurance, loyalty, and the often-ov…
This book presents a comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong, from his childhood and education to his encounter with Marxism, his involvement in the revolution, to the peak of his power and the period of his rule in the People's Republic of China. The author analyzes Mao's character, ideology, political and military decisions, and the historical impact of his leadership, both achievements and con…
China: Facts and Figures 1996 is a comprehensive reference book that presents the latest data, statistics, and information on the People's Republic of China in the mid-1990s. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, social, and cultural conditions, as well as scientific and technological developments in China after two decades of reform and openness. Through table…
An Introduction to the Sources of Ming History by Wolfgang Franke is a foundational scholarly guide to primary sources essential for studying the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The book surveys major historical texts, official records, private writings, archival materials, and bibliographic tools relevant to Ming historiography. Franke provides detailed evaluations of the reliability, structure, a…