Maritime Taiwan: Historical Encounters with the East and the West

By Shih-Shan Henry Tsai

Book Overview

For centuries the island of Taiwan has been a crossroads for traders and settlers from around the world. Unlike China, with its tradition of keeping foreigners out, Taiwan has a long history of interaction, both hostile and friendly, with other seafaring nations near and far. This title captures the drama and details of this remarkable history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765623293
• ISBN13: 9780765623294
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"