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Discover the stories of 100 women and men whose activities in the 19th century laid the foundations of modern China. Through the narration of the lives of these significant individuals, the book explores China's transition from a dynasty to a modern democratic country during the period 1796-1912. Well-known and suddenly lesser-known figures are combined in eight thematic sections that bring to life the complexities of China's journey towards modernity. Among those presented are Empress Dowager Cixi, the power behind the throne of the Qing dynasty for fifty years; Yu Rongling, the aristocratic daughter of a Qing dynasty diplomat, who was trained in Paris with Isadora Duncan and is now considered one of the founders of modern dance in China; Shi Yang, the world's most powerful female pirate and icon of the women's movement; Manchu-Chinese Duanfang, a central figure in the government of the last Qing dynasty and an avid collector of international art, who was assassinated by his troops during the 1911 Revolution; Luo Zhenyu, a pioneer of Chinese archaeology, whose discoveries confirmed the antiquity of Chinese civilization; and many others. Written by an international team of experts, this book fills the landscapes of modern Chinese history with remarkable individuals, understanding the drama and creativity of the country's 'long 19th century.'
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
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- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
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- Release Date
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- Award
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- Dimensions
- -
- Art Movement
- Modernism
- Art Albums
- Yes
- ISBN-13
- 9780500480809
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