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…
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…
The book China: The Modern Nation in Modern Perspective by Kenneth Scott Latourette presents a comprehensive overview of China's journey from the late imperial period to its transformation into a modern nation. Latourette outlines the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped modern China, including the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, interactions with Western powers, the…
China Briefing, 1985 offers a comprehensive review of the political, social, economic, educational, and international dynamics of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1984, viewed from a long-term perspective. With contributions from a number of leading experts on China, this volume reviews important events such as the student demonstrations in the spring and summer of 1984 and their impact …
This influential historical study examines a century of rebellion, social unrest, and revolutionary activity in North China from 1845 to 1945. Elizabeth J. Perry analyzes the roots of social conflicts, the organization of rebel groups, the role of peasants and local elites, and the political and economic pressures that shaped revolutionary movements. Drawing on extensive archival research and f…
This scholarly volume, edited by Chun-shu Chang, examines major themes in premodern Chinese history from prehistoric times through the late imperial era. Through contributions from leading historians and sinologists, the book explores key developments in Chinese civilization including the formation of political institutions, philosophical traditions, social structures, interstate relations, and…
Red China Today by Edgar Snow is an in-depth journalistic report on the development of the People's Republic of China during the early years of Mao Zedong's leadership. Continuing his monumental work Red Star Over China, Snow returned to China to review the political, social, and economic changes that occurred after the revolution was successfully established. This book captures the major trans…
Portrait of a People by John Fraser is an in-depth report on the life of the Chinese people at the end of the 20th century, written based on the author's direct experience as a foreign correspondent living and working in China. Fraser describes the social, cultural, and political realities of China through keen observation and interviews with various segments of society, from government officia…
This revised edition of An Outline History of China, written by the distinguished historian Bai Shouyi and contributed to by several prominent scholars, offers a comprehensive overview of China’s long and complex history from ancient times to the modern era. The book covers major dynasties, political changes, cultural developments, and social transformations. Designed for both general readers…
For more than forty years, the United States has played an indispensable role helping the Chinese government build a booming economy, develop its scientific and military capabilities, and take its place on the world stage, in the belief that China's rise will bring us cooperation, diplomacy, and free trade. Contents: 1. The China dream 2. Warring state 3. Only China could go to Nixon 4. M…