The Global in the Local

A Century of War, Commerce, and Technology in China

Autori

• Xin Zhang

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The narrative delves into the impact of significant political, economic, and technological changes on everyday life in Zhenjiang, a midsize Chinese river town during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Xin Zhang highlights how local merchants, entrepreneurs, and ordinary residents navigated the complexities of globalization, offering insights into their experiences and adaptations amidst these transformative times.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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