China from Manchu to Mao (1699-1976)
by John R. Roberson
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How does Roberson's depiction of late imperial China under the Manchus challenge or reinforce your previous understanding of traditional Chinese society before Western intervention?
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In what ways does the book illustrate the psychological and cultural impact of foreign encroachment on a civilization that long viewed itself as the center of the world?
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Roberson traces a massive arc from imperial courts to communist revolution; how effectively does the narrative help readers grasp the human experience behind such sweeping political upheaval?
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