The Last Emperor by Edward Behr is a compelling biographical narrative about the life of Puyi, the final emperor of China. Drawing on historical documents, eyewitness accounts, and cinematic interpretations, the book traces Puyi’s extraordinary journey from his enthronement as a child ruler of the Qing dynasty, through his removal from power, exile, and brief restoration under Japanese occupa…
A work unique in the sweep of its design and scope, intended expressly for the general reader interested in human history and culture, this is a vivid panoramic survey of the vast course of Chinese civilization from prehistory to 1850, when the old China began the agonizing transition to the new. Historical surveys of China tend to be dynasty-by-dynasty chronicles with a profusion of names and …
Buku ini menyajikan dokumentasi visual yang komprehensif tentang beragam kelompok etnis di Tiongkok. Disusun oleh Wu Min dan diterbitkan oleh China Intercontinental Press, buku ini menampilkan potret fotografi berkualitas tinggi yang menangkap kekayaan budaya, pakaian tradisional, adat istiadat, dan kehidupan sehari-hari komunitas minoritas Tiongkok. Dirancang sebagai karya yang informatif seka…
This book presents a collection of essays and personal recollections on the Asian-African Conference and the enduring legacy of Zhou Enlai in shaping China’s diplomacy during the mid-20th century. Through contributions from diplomats, scholars, journalists, and eyewitnesses, the book highlights the historical significance of the Bandung Conference, the challenges and achievements of China’s…
The question, according to George P. Conger, noted authority on Indian philosophy, is not so much whether India can contribute as whether the West is ready to receive.rnrnHere, in selected essays from the Proceedings of the East-West Philosophers’ Conferences held during the last twenty-five years, is an examination by world authorities of one of the oldest, richest, most complicated, and mos…
Sejarah Tiongkok Kontemporer, Volume 1 menelusuri perkembangan sejarah Tiongkok sejak kebangkitan Nurhaci dan berdirinya Dinasti Qing, melalui berbagai transformasi politik, sosial, dan militer yang mengarah ke era Deng Xiaoping. Ditulis oleh W. D. Sukisman, volume ini memberikan gambaran umum tentang perubahan-perubahan dinasti besar, pengaruh asing, konflik internal, gerakan revolusioner, dan…
Sejarah Tiongkok karya Ivan Taniputera merupakan tinjauan komprehensif peradaban Tiongkok dari dinasti-dinasti awal hingga era modern. Buku ini mengeksplorasi perkembangan politik, budaya, ekonomi, dan sosial utama yang membentuk Tiongkok melalui berbagai periode sejarah. Buku ini mencakup kebangkitan dan kejatuhan dinasti, tradisi filsafat seperti Konfusianisme dan Taoisme, hubungan luar neger…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and cultural development of China from the Qin Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. The first part focuses on the formation of the first centralized empire under the Qin, as well as the consolidation of institutions, the system of government, and the formation of a highly civilized society during the Han Dynasty. This book highlights nationa…
“In his travels through South Asia, Lak always stayed off the path beaten by other foreign correspondents. No matter where he wandered in India, Pakistan and Nepal, Lak always delved deeper into the culture than the rest of us, coming back with unique insights and wonderful stories. He is a rarity among journalists—one who portrays his subjects with elegance, compassion and humor.”rn— T…
This book presents the long and rich history of Chinese civilization, from ancient myths and legends to the end of the imperial period and the establishment of the republic in 1912. The author describes the journey of Chinese civilization with lively narration, incorporating folklore, myths, and historical facts, providing a complete picture of how the Chinese people built their culture, govern…