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Building Empires in East Asia: Western Influence in 19th Century China and Japan

By (author) Daniel H Boone

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In the 19th century, the ambitions of Western powers reshaped the destiny of East Asia. Western colonialism, imperialism, and economic conquest fractured regional stability and ignited a chain of events that reverberate to this day. From the arrival of missionaries to the area, this gripping historical account reveals how Western intervention disrupted centuries-old traditions and governance; the roots of the Boxer Rebellion and the divergent paths of China and Japan; and the birth of a global economic hierarchy that still defines international relations Through vivid analysis and compelling narrative, this book uncovers the forces that transformed East Asia--and how the echoes of 19th century imperialism continue to shape our modern world. The book will appeal to readers of Asian history, global history and military history, and to anyone seeking to understand the deeper origins of today's geopolitical landscape.