Yong Chang Boeken

Alleen schrijvers met een uitzonderlijk talent lukt het om grote historische gebeurtenissen zo te beschrijven dat de lezer diep geëmotioneerd raakt. Een schrijver moet ook over veel overtuigings- en verbeeldingskracht beschikken om de lezer deelgenoot te maken van de gevoelens die de personages beheersen. Over dat talent beschikt de Chinese schrijfster Jung Chang. In "Wilde Zwanen, drie Dochters van China" vertelt zij de buitengewone levensgeschiedenis van haar grootmoeder, concubine van een generaal in het feodale China; haar moeder, hoge partijfunctionaris tijdens het communistische bewind; en ten slotte het indrukwekkende verhaal hoe zij zelf als jong meisje in China opgroeide. "Wilde zwanen" geeft een panoramische visie van drie vrouwen op een complexe samenleving in de vorm van intieme memoires, prachtige portretten en verteld als een meeslepende kroniek van het twintigste-eeuwse China. En ondanks de haast onvoorstelbare gruwelen die de familie van Jung Chang ten deel zijn gevallen en die door de auteur op bijna onderkoelde manier worden beschreven, is "Wilde zwanen" een indrukwekkende getuigenis van optimistisch geloof in een rechtvaardige samenleving met gelijke rechten en gelijke kansen voor ieder individu.

A woman, an Empress of immense wealth who was largely a prisoner within the compound walls of her palaces, a mother, a ruthless enemy, and a brilliant strategist: Chang makes a compelling case that Cixi was one of the most formidable and enlightened rulers of any nation. Cixi led an intense and singular life. Chosen at the age of 12 to be a concubine by the Emperor Xianfeng, she gave birth to his only male heir who at four was designated Emperor when his father died in 1861. In a brilliant move, the young woman enlisted the help of the Emperor's widow and the two women orchestrated a coup that ousted the regents and made Cixi sole Regent. Untrained and untaught, the two studied history and politics together, ruling the huge nation from behind a curtain. When her boy died, Cixi designated a young nephew as Emperor, continuing her reign till her death in 1908. Chang gives us a complex, riveting portrait of Cixi through a reign as long as that of her fellow Empress, Victoria, whom she longed to meet: her ruthlessness in fighting off rivals; her curiosity to learn; her reliance on Westerners who she placed in key positions; and her sensitivity and desire to preserve the distinctiveness of China's past while overturning traditions (she, as Chang reveals--not Mao, as he claimed--banned footbinding) and exposing its culture to western ideas and technology.

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This is one of Jung's later writings, in which readers will find the practical applications to familiar psychological situations. It is an account of Jung's handling of the transference between psychologist and patient in the light of his conception of the archetypes.

In Psychology and Alchemy Jung works out in detail the analogies between alchemy, Christian dogma and symbolism in relation to alchemy, focusing on the mandala in particular.

Modern Man in Search of a Soul is the perfect introduction to the theories and concepts of one of the most original and influential religious thinkers of the twentieth century. schovat popis

The best-known modern Chinese fairy tale revolves around three sisters from Shanghai, central figures in China's power dynamics throughout the twentieth century. Often simplified as 'One loved money, one loved power, and one loved her country,' the Soong sisters were far more complex. As China faced a century of wars, revolutions, and transformations, each sister played a significant role, leaving an indelible mark on history. Ching-ling, the Red Sister, married Sun Yat-sen, the republic's founding father, and later became Mao's vice-chair. May-ling, the Little Sister, was Madame Chiang Kai-shek, a prominent political figure in pre-Communist Nationalist China. Ei-ling, the Big Sister, served as Chiang's unofficial adviser, amassing wealth and influence as one of China's richest women. Despite their privilege, the sisters faced constant threats and danger. Their lives were filled with courage, love, despair, and heartbreak. The emotional tension between them intensified as they embraced opposing political ideologies, with Ching-ling aiming to dismantle her sisters' world. This gripping narrative unfolds through a monumental journey across various global locales, revealing the intertwined lives of three extraordinary women who significantly shaped twentieth-century China.

From the internationally bestselling author of Wild Swans, this dramatic biography explores the life of a remarkable woman who ruled China for 50 years, transforming the nation from concubine to Empress. Cixi, a figure of immense wealth yet largely confined within palace walls, was a mother, a ruthless adversary, and a brilliant strategist. The author presents Cixi as one of the most formidable and enlightened rulers in history. Selected as a concubine at 12 by Emperor Xianfeng, she bore his only male heir, who became Emperor at just four years old after his father's death in 1861. In a masterstroke, Cixi allied with the Emperor's widow to orchestrate a coup, ousting the regents and becoming the sole Regent. Despite her lack of formal training, she and the widow studied history and politics, ruling the vast nation from behind a curtain. Following the death of her son, she appointed a young nephew as Emperor, maintaining her influence until her death in 1908. The author crafts a complex portrait of Cixi, highlighting her ruthlessness against rivals, her thirst for knowledge, her strategic appointments of Westerners, and her commitment to preserving China's cultural heritage while embracing modernization, including the controversial ban on footbinding.

This biography is full of startling revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing a completely unknown Mao: he was not driven by idealism or ideology: his intimate and intricate relationship with Stalin went back to the 1920's. Mao conquered China in 1949 and his goal was to dominate the world. in chasing this dream he caused the deaths of 38 million people in the greatest famine in history. In all, well over 70 million Chinese perished under Mao's rule in peacetime

Victims all describe hearing a voice before they die gruesomely. Sometimes it’s singing an old Taiwanese song, sometimes it’s in Japanese, and sometimes it’s an anguished call for help from a loved one. Can Wu Shih-Sheng, a degenerate taxi driver in Taipei, hunt down the source of the voice that killed his wife before he becomes the next victim?Whisper is a plot-driven, Taiwanese horror story. As well as being a chilling read, Chang Yu-Ko cleverly combines Taiwanese folklore, the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, and the long-term mistreatment of the country’s aboriginal people into a story of how the past can still kill.

Focusing on the pivotal role of education for international understanding as promoted by UNESCO, the book examines the implementation of these principles in Chinese schools since the 1980s. It highlights the strategies and practices adopted within the educational system to foster global awareness and cooperation among students, showcasing the evolution and impact of these educational initiatives in China.

Focusing on the sociocultural theory and multiliteracies, this book equips educators with strategies to support diverse students and their families in navigating various forms of literacy. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and utilizing cultural strengths, offering concrete alternatives for teaching that embrace multimodality and posthumanist perspectives. The aim is to create inclusive educational environments that acknowledge and celebrate the richness of students' backgrounds.

Životopis čínského revolucionáře a nejvyššího představitele Komunistické strany Číny - Mao Ce-tunga. Osobní život, ale především politická kariéra předního čínského revolucionáře a státníka. Shrnutí života od dětství přes vstup do Komunistické strany Číny, působení v Nacionalistické straně, "dlouhý pochod", japonskou okupaci, volbu nejvyšším představitelem strany, mocenské ovládnutí Číny, supervelmocenské ambice, peripetie "kulturní revoluce" a smrt. Osobní Mao Ce-tungova role v procesu historického vývoje Číny v průběhu 20.století.

Przejmująca autobiograficzna saga, której bohaterkami są przedstawicielki trzech pokoleń rodziny Chang - autorki książki. Tłem akcji są przemiany zachodzące w Chinach w ciągu ostatnich osiemdziesięciu lat: od schyłku cesarstwa chińskiego, okres japońskiej okupacji, poprzez rządy Mao i Rewolucję Kulturalną do masakry na placu Tian`anmen. Powieść jest spojrzeniem od wewnątrz na proces tworzenia się współczesnych Chin, poprzez pryzmat losów kochającej się rodziny, której ostoją zawsze były kobiety. Nasycona ciepłem opowieść o niezwykłej odwadze i wytrwałości w obliczu wojny, totalitaryzmu, atmosfery represji i tortur, osobistych tragedii.

Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival. Through the story of three generations of women in her own family – the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother and the daughter herself – Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century. Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece which is extraordinary in every way.

Kaiserinwitwe Cixi (1835–1908) ist die bedeutendste Frau in der chinesischen Geschichte. Das Mädchen aus einfachen Verhältnissen wird als Konkubine für den chinesischen Kaiser ausgewählt, sie bekommt einen Sohn und übernimmt 1861 nach des Kaisers Tod selbst die Regierungsgeschäfte. Fast ein halbes Jahrhundert lang wird Cixi die Geschicke des Reichs lenken, sich als Schlüsselfigur einer Zeitenwende im Reich der Dynastien entpuppen: Im Westen lange als rückwärtsgewandte Despotin verschrien, tritt sie in Jung Changs Biografie in völlig neuem Licht auf: als die Frau, die in China die Modernisierung voranbrachte. Besonders für Frauen kam Cixis Regentschaft einer Befreiung gleich. Die fundierte Studie eines entscheidenden Moments der Zeitgeschichte – Chinas Weg in die Moderne – und das detaillierte Porträt einer schillernden Figur, verfasst von einer weltweit anerkannten Expertin für die Geschichte Chinas.

La storia vera di "Tre figlie della Cina": l'autrice, sua madre, sua nonna, le cui vite e le cui sorti rispecchiano un tumultuoso secolo di storia cinese, un'epoca di rivoluzioni, di tragedie e di speranze. Dal 1909, quando nasce la nonna di Jung Chang e la Cina è ancora una società feudale, al 1932, che vede, sotto l'occupazione giapponese, la nascita della madre, fino agli anni '60 quando tocca a Jung Chang il compito di vivere, riflettere e sopportare la realtà del Paese.

Jedes Kind in China kennt die Geschichte der drei Schwestern aus Shanghai, die die Geschicke Chinas im 20. Jahrhundert von den Zentren der Macht aus mitbestimmten. Man sagte über sie: Eine liebte das Geld, eine liebte die Macht, und eine liebte ihr Land. Alle drei genossen Privilegien, Ruhm und Reichtum, wurden aber auch angefeindet und sahen sich tödlichen Gefahren ausgesetzt. Sie zeigten Mut, erlebten stürmische Liebe, aber auch große Verzweiflung. »Die drei Schwestern« ist ein fesselndes Epos über Liebe, Krieg, Exil, Intrigen, Glamour und Verrat. Jung Chang erzählt die Leben dreier außergewöhnlicher Frauen nach, die China im 20. Jahrhundert maßgeblich prägten.

W Chinach żyły trzy siostry, które znalazły się w epicentrum burzliwych wydarzeń XX wieku, w czasach gwałtownych zmian – od cesarstwa przez republikę po totalitarne supermocarstwo. Pierwsza, Madame Chiang Kai-shek, bardziej niż męża kochała władzę, będąc tajną bronią generała i mistrzynią w rozmowach z wielkimi tego świata. Druga, Madame Sun Yat-sen, bezgranicznie oddana komunizmowi, stała się drugą osobą w państwie po Mao, a jej ambicje kosztowały ją kontakt z rodziną i prawdziwą miłość. Trzecia siostra, Ei-ling, najbardziej ceniła pieniądze, wspierając męża w myśleniu i stając się żoną najbogatszego człowieka przedwojennych Chin. To ona pociągała za sznurki, reżyserując sukcesy rodziny. Czy ich sława i luksusy przyniosły im wolność? Jaka jest cena sukcesu w społeczeństwie, gdzie narodziny dziewczynki są obciążeniem? Książka wypełnia lukę w wiedzy o skomplikowanej historii Chin XX wieku, ukazując osobowości sióstr i ich wpływ na epokę. Ich życie, pełne dramatów i wyborów, mogłoby posłużyć za fabułę opery, a ich historia jest aktualna i ważna nawet dzisiaj.

Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans : a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival. Through the story of three generations of women in her own family – the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother and the daughter herself – Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century. Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece which is extraordinary in every way.