The Making of a Chinese City: History and Historiography in Harbin / Edition 1

by Soren Clausen, Stig Thogersen

Overview

The history of Harbin, ruled by the Russians, by an international coalition of allied powers, by Chinese warlords, by the Soviet Union and finally by the Chinese Communists - all in the course of 100 years - is presented here as an example of Chinese local-history writing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563244759
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/30/1995
Series:	Studies on Modern China
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Soren Clausen, Stig Thogersen

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Genesis: Pre-1898 History; Chapter 2 The Era of Russian Influence: 1898–1932; Chapter 3 Japanese Occupation: 1932–1945; Chapter 4 Socialist Transformation: 1945–1989; Chapter 5 The Harbin Historians;

Editorial Reviews

A study of the history and historiography of the Chinese city of Harbin, which has been ruled by Russia, Chinese warlords, Japan, the Soviet Union, and by the Chinese Communists. Chapters deal with the period before the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway, the era of Russian dominance, the Japanese occupation, and the years since the Communist takeover in 1946, and discuss local writings. Includes translations of articles by Chinese historians, and discusses the historiographical framework for local history writing. Paper edition (unseen), $22.50. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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