China: An Interpretation (1919)

By James Whitford Bashford

Book Overview

China: An Interpretation is a book written by James Whitford Bashford and published in 1919. The book offers an insightful interpretation of China's history, culture, and society, as seen through the eyes of a Western scholar. Bashford's work is a comprehensive analysis of China's political, economic, and social development, and it provides a detailed account of the country's past and present. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on China's history, tracing the country's evolution from ancient times to the present day. Bashford provides a detailed analysis of China's dynasties, rulers, and major events, including the Opium Wars and the Boxer Rebellion. The second part of the book delves into China's culture and society. Bashford examines the country's religion, philosophy, literature, and art, and explores the role of these cultural elements in shaping Chinese society. He also discusses the family structure, education system, and social customs of the Chinese people. In the third and final part of the book, Bashford offers his interpretation of China's future. He discusses the challenges facing the country, including political instability, economic inequality, and social unrest. He also examines the role of Western influence in China's development and offers his insights on how China can overcome these challenges and achieve its potential as a world power. Overall, China: An Interpretation is a seminal work that provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of China's history, culture, and society. It remains a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding this fascinating and complex country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164603124
• ISBN13: 9781164603122
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 686 Pages
• Weight: 2.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"