The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 : Perceptions, Power, and Primacy
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'The methodological approach ... allows for a fresh, authentic, and generally correct rendering of historical events ... all in all, Paine has written a readable and, seen in light of its long-term perspective, a remarkably instructive book.' Monumenta Nipponica
Book Description
This book examines the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-5, a significant event in world history virtually ignored in Western literature. Japan so rapidly defeated China that citizens of Europe suddenly perceived Japan, not only as the dominant power of Asia, but also as a key international player. Western disgust with Chinese military performance led to their rapidly growing intrusions on Chinese sovereignty while Japan soon became an ally of the ruling superpower, Great Britain. To the present day, China is still struggling to reverse the judgment of this war and restore its regional dominance.
The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 : Perceptions, Power, and Primacy
The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895: Perceptions, Power, and Primacy,S. C. M. Paine,Cambridge University Press,0521617456,Asia - Japan,Far East,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - General,Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 1500 to c 1900,China,History / Renaissance,Japan,War & defence operations,c 1800 to c 1900
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