This illuminating volume examines the profound transformation of historical thought and practice of writing history from the late Qing through the mid- twentieth century. The authors devote extensive analysis to the common set of intellectual and political forces that shaped the…
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"Challenging the Euro-centric misconception that the philosophy of history is a Western invention, this book provides the first systematic treatment of classical Chinese philosophy of history. Dawid Rogacz charts the development from pre-imperial Confucian philosophy of history,…
"Challenging the Euro-centric misconception that the philosophy of history is a Western invention, this book provides the first systematic treatment of classical Chinese philosophy of history. Dawid Rogacz charts the development from pre-imperial Confucian philosophy of history,…
"Challenging the Euro-centric misconception that the philosophy of history is a Western invention, this book provides the first systematic treatment of classical Chinese philosophy of history. Dawid Rogacz charts the development from pre-imperial Confucian philosophy of history,…
Challenging the Eurocentric misconception that the philosophy of history is a Western invention, this book reconstructs Chinese thought and offers the first systematic treatment of classical Chinese philosophy of history. Dawid Rogacz charts the development from pre-imperial Con…
In the past several decades, one of the most prominent developments in Western literary studies has been the intense interest in "narrative theory" and the study of narrative in general. The Western poetics of narrative dates back to Plato and Aristotle, and developed out of the…
China is known for its deep veneration of history. Far more than a record of the past, history to the Chinese is the magister vitae (teacher of life): the storehouse of moral lessons and bureaucratic precedents. Mirroring the Past presents a comprehensive history of traditional …
Introduction: War, memory, and nationalism in China -- Hot war, cold war: China's conflicts, 1937-1978 -- History wars: how historical research shaped China's politics -- Memory, nostalgia, subversion: how China's public sphere embraced World War II -- Old memories, new media: w…
"Once sidelined from public memory, World War II is now a historical touchstone in China. Rana Mitter links the reassessment of the war to China's rising nationalism. At home, Chinese use the war to shape conflicted identities; abroad the war with Japan is now treated as a Chine…
Chinese leaders once tried to suppress memories of their nation's brutal experience during World War II. Now they celebrate the "victory"--a key foundation of China's rising nationalism.For most of its history, the People's Republic of China discouraged public discussion of the …
The new and the multiple: Sung senses of the past
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The study of modern Chinese history has developed rapidly in recent decades and has seen increased exploration of new topics and innovative approaches. Resulting from a special issue of Modern Chinese History Studies, this volume is devoted to showcasing the healthy development …
