Liu Hung-Chang and China's Early Modernization

by Samuel C. Chu, Kwang-Ching Liu

Overview

This is a study of Li Hung-chang which represents a collaboration of Li experts among Chinese and Western scholars. The biography examines the beginnings of China's modernisation; the Confucian as a patriot and pragmatist; his formative years, 1823-1866; and other aspects of his life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315484679
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/16/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Samuel C. Chu, Kwang-Ching Liu

Table of Contents

I: Introduction; 1: The Beginnings of China's Modernization; II: The Rise of Li Hung-chang; 2: The Confucian as Patriot and Pragmatist: Li Hung-chang's Formative Years, 1823–1866; 3: Li Hung-chang in Chihli: The Emergence of a Policy, 1870–1875; III: Li in the Role of a National Official; 4: Li Hung-chang and Shen Pao-chen: The Politics of Modernization; 5: The Shanghai-Tientsin Connection: Li Hung-chang's Political Control over Shanghai; 6: Li Hung-chang's Use of Foreign Military Talent: The Formative Period, 1862–1874; IV: Li as Diplomat; 7: The Aims of Li Hung-chang's Policies toward Japan and Korea, 1870–1882; 8: Li Hung-chang and the Liu-ch'iu (Ry?ky?) Controversy, 1871–1881; 9: Li Hung-chang's Suzerain Policy toward Korea, 1882–1894; V: Li as Modernizer; 10: Li Hung-chang and the Kiangnan Arsenal, 1860–1895; 11: Li Hung-chang and Modern Enterprise: The China Merchants' Company, 1872–1885; 12: Li Hung-chang and the Peiyang Navy; VI: Conclusion and Bibliography; 13: Li Hung-chang: An Assessment

Editorial Reviews

Li Hung-chang (1823-1901) was a Chinese statesman particularly notable for his promotion of industrialization and advocacy of bureaucratic reform. Most of the papers in this volume were first presented in two panels devoted to Li at the 1987 annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association. The volume is divided into six parts: introduction ("The Beginnings of China's Modernization"), the rise of Li Hung-chang, Li in the role of a national official, Li as diplomat, Li as modernizer, and conclusion (including a bibliographical essay). Paper edition (unseen), $22.50. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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