The lion and the dragon : Britain and China : a history of conflict
James, Lawrence, 1943-2023
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Charting the rise and fall of the British empire alongside the growth of China's influence, acclaimed historian Lawrence James unravels the intricate threads of British colonialism, China's struggle for sovereignty, and the impact of global events on their complex interplay. He follows parallel trajectories of four competitive empires - the British, the Chinese, the Russian and the Japanese - during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and then the fortunes of a fifth imperial power, the United States. In doing so, he paints a vivid picture of the interactions, alliances and conflicts between the two nations over almost two centuries, from imperial ambitions and cultural clashes to economic interests and political manoeuvrings.
Main title:
The lion and the dragon : Britain and China : a history of conflict / Lawrence James.
Author:
James, Lawrence, 1943-, author
Imprint:
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2023.
Collation:
xv, 236 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781474610186 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2621605
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