Bookbot

Routledge Studies in de moderne geschiedenis van Azië Reeks

Deze serie duikt in de diepgaande transformaties die Azië in de 19e en 20e eeuw hebben hervormd. Het onderzoekt de oorlogen, revoluties, industrialisatie en politieke omwentelingen die de moderne geschiedenis van het continent hebben gevormd. Met diepgaand onderzoek naar economische, politieke en sociale aspecten van individuele naties, naast bredere regionale analyses, biedt het cruciale inzichten. Deze collectie is essentieel voor het begrijpen van het dynamische verleden en heden van Azië.

A Colonial Economy in Crisis
Xinjiang and the Expansion of Chinese Communist Power

  • Xinjiang and the Expansion of Chinese Communist Power

    Kashgar in the Early Twentieth Century

    • 288bladzijden
    • 11 uur lezen

    Focusing on the key city of Kashghar, the book delves into the history of Xinjiang and the Uighur society during the period surrounding the communist takeover. It utilizes a wealth of records from ordinary people, offering a unique perspective on daily life before and after the political shift. These firsthand accounts highlight the profound changes experienced by the Uighurs, providing an in-depth look at their culture and the impact of historical events on their lives.

    Xinjiang and the Expansion of Chinese Communist Power
    3,5

  • A Colonial Economy in Crisis

    Burma's Rice Cultivators and the World Depression of the 1930s

    • 138bladzijden
    • 5 uur lezen

    Challenging conventional beliefs, this book argues that rural populations did not simply abandon self-sufficiency in favor of single commodity production. It explores the complexities of rural economies and the factors influencing their transformation, offering a nuanced perspective on agricultural practices and community dynamics. Through detailed analysis, it reexamines the historical and social contexts that shaped these changes, providing insights into the resilience and adaptability of rural societies.

    A Colonial Economy in Crisis