To many the Boxer Uprising of 1900 is a half-forgotten episode in the history of China's resistance to progress. Yet the Boxers are regarded by many as the founders of Chinese nationalism; for although the Uprising was a failure, it forced the government to realize that it must modernize the country and put it on an equal footing with the West. Dr Prucell based this 1963 study mainly on freshly published Chinese sources and he examined with detachment and fairness the origin and development of this important movement in ...
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To many the Boxer Uprising of 1900 is a half-forgotten episode in the history of China's resistance to progress. Yet the Boxers are regarded by many as the founders of Chinese nationalism; for although the Uprising was a failure, it forced the government to realize that it must modernize the country and put it on an equal footing with the West. Dr Prucell based this 1963 study mainly on freshly published Chinese sources and he examined with detachment and fairness the origin and development of this important movement in Chinese history. By his use of Chinese sources Dr Purcell provides an insight into the nature of the country as well as the Boxer mentality. This work will be of value to historians of the Far East, to other modern historians and to everyone interested in the emergence of China.
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348 pp., Hardcover, ex library, else text clean and binding tight (lacks dust jacket). -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 8vo 8"-9" tall; Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear inside or out, bright interior, clean, unmarked. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn though front inner flap is clipped twice. Stated Second Printing of the First Edition, published in May of 1962 following the First Edition, First Printing of January of 1962. Bound handsomely in an octavo format, greenish cloth over boards, sharp and distinct lettering to spine. Fine and comprehensive study of the so-called Boxer Uprising of 1900, providing background on the China of the 19th century, its government, its armed forces and its culture and society. The renowned Sinologist analyzes the origins and beliefs of the Boxers against the background both of Chinese society and of the Western World, especially Britain. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. xiv, 1-347 pp. Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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Good in Good dust jacket. Discoloration to the edges of the pages. Small spill stain to the edge of the pages. -Good overall condition. General wear. No major blemishes. No writing.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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NEAR-FINE IN VERY GOOD, PRICE-CLIPPED DUST JACKET WITH LIGHT COFFEE CUP CIRCLE ON REAR PANEL. FRONT PANEL AND SPINE FINE. OWNER INSCRITION AND BOOKPLATE/.
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Very Good. 1963. First Hardcover. Cloth, dj., 8vo, xiv + 349 pp., 2 maps. Price clipped dust jacket has slight shelf wear. Very slight foxing to edges of text block. Text is clean and tight. Near fine. (Subject: China. )