Author: Arthur H. Smith
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Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 466
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China in Convulsion, Volume One
Author: Arthur H. Smith
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Pages : 0
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China in Convulsion
Author: Arthur Henderson Smith
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Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 500
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" ... The sensational details of the alleged massacre in the British Legation on the 7th of July [1900] ... when followed by a knowledge of the principal facts, riveted the attention of all nations. The absolute novelty, the intense dramatic interest, the world-wide scope, and the far-reaching consequences of the events which have taken place in China combine to differentiate the Convulsion in that Empire from anything in history ... It is the design of the present work, while giving in considerable detail the events connected with the siege in Peking, to sketch the important outlines of the events to which that formed the climax ..."--Preface, p. ix-x
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Languages : en
Pages : 500
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" ... The sensational details of the alleged massacre in the British Legation on the 7th of July [1900] ... when followed by a knowledge of the principal facts, riveted the attention of all nations. The absolute novelty, the intense dramatic interest, the world-wide scope, and the far-reaching consequences of the events which have taken place in China combine to differentiate the Convulsion in that Empire from anything in history ... It is the design of the present work, while giving in considerable detail the events connected with the siege in Peking, to sketch the important outlines of the events to which that formed the climax ..."--Preface, p. ix-x
China in Convulsion; Volume 1
Author: Arthur Henderson Smith
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022881846
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Arthur Henderson Smith's gripping account of the 1911 Chinese Revolution offers a vivid portrait of a nation in crisis. Drawing on his own experiences as a Christian missionary in China, Smith provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the social, political, and economic forces that led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty and the birth of a new Chinese republic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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ISBN: 9781022881846
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Arthur Henderson Smith's gripping account of the 1911 Chinese Revolution offers a vivid portrait of a nation in crisis. Drawing on his own experiences as a Christian missionary in China, Smith provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the social, political, and economic forces that led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty and the birth of a new Chinese republic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
China in Convulsion
Author: Arthur H. Smith
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Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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Category : China
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Pages : 460
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China in Convulsion (Classic Reprint)
Author: Arthur Henderson Smith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331970739
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 444
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Excerpt from China in Convulsion At present, certain knowledge in regard to many im portant events, especially acts attributed to the Chinese Government, is unattainable, and there is a wide region in reference to which great differences of opinion are not only allowable but inevitable. It is the design of the present work, while giving in considerable detail the events connected with the siege in Peking, to sketch the important outlines of the events to which that formed the climax. It is certain that in cover ing so large a field there must be numerous omissions and inaccuracies, especially in details, and there is reason to fear that through imperfect knowledge some events are not set forth in their due proportions and just relations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331970739
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 444
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Excerpt from China in Convulsion At present, certain knowledge in regard to many im portant events, especially acts attributed to the Chinese Government, is unattainable, and there is a wide region in reference to which great differences of opinion are not only allowable but inevitable. It is the design of the present work, while giving in considerable detail the events connected with the siege in Peking, to sketch the important outlines of the events to which that formed the climax. It is certain that in cover ing so large a field there must be numerous omissions and inaccuracies, especially in details, and there is reason to fear that through imperfect knowledge some events are not set forth in their due proportions and just relations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
China in Convulsion
Author: Arthur H. Smith
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ISBN: 9780064963695
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 770
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ISBN: 9780064963695
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 770
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China in Convulsion
Author: Arthur Henderson Smith
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Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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China in Convulsion. With Ills and Maps. In 2 Vols
Author: Arthur Henderson Smith
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Languages : en
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China in Convulsion, Volume Two
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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China in Convulsion, Volume 2 - Primary Source Edition
Author: Arthur Henderson Smith
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293854747
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293854747
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.