Pacific Century - The Emergence of Modern Pacific Asia

Informationen zum Autor Borthwick, Mark Klappentext This book examines the role of the international financial system in the development of Pacific Asia and, conversely, the region's growing influence on North America and the world economy. It looks at the distant future, being devoted primarily to understanding the emergence of modern Pacific Asia.This book provides a broad history of East and Southeast Asia in both regional and country-specific contexts from prehistory to the current day. Zusammenfassung This book examines the role of the international financial system in the development of Pacific Asia and, conversely, the region's growing influence on North America and the world economy. It looks at the distant future, being devoted primarily to understanding the emergence of modern Pacific Asia. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the 4th Edition -- Introduction -- Dynasties, Empires, and Ages of Commerce -- Seaborne Barbarians -- Meiji -- The Rise of Nationalism and Communism -- Maelstrom -- Miracle by Design -- The New Asian Capitalists -- Power, Authority, and the Advent of Democracy -- Sentimental Imperialists -- China’s Long March Toward Modernization -- Beyond the Revolution -- Siberian Salient -- Asia’s Resurgence and Its Global Implications -- Time Chart: Chronology and Geography in Pacific Asia -- Representation of Foreign Words and Names -- About the Book and Author

Product details

• Authors: Mark Borthwick
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.07.2013
• EAN: 9780813346670
• ISBN: 978-0-8133-4667-0
• No. of pages: 608
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Südostasien, 21. Jahrhundert (2000 bis 2100 n. Chr.), Asiatische Geschichte, Pazifik-Anrainerstaaten, Australische und Pazifische Geschichte