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Anglo-Chinese encounters since 1800 : war, trade, science, and governance /

Wang Gungwu's study of the relationship between China and imperial Britain examines the possibilities in, as well as the limits of, their encounters. It takes the story beyond the clichés of opium, fighting, and diplomacy to probe more intimate encounters. Students will benefit from Wang Gungw...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Wang, Gungwu
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 "To fight"; 3 "To trade"; 4 "To convert"; 5 "To rule"; 6 Beyond Waley's list; Notes; Index.