Sino-Italian Political and Economic Relations - From the Treaty of Friendship to the Second World War

This book presents a comprehensive narrative and historical analysis of the political and economic relations between China and Italy from the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce signed in October 1866 to the Second World War.
Utilizing primary sources found in public and private archives, the volume acknowledges the relevance of eminent figures and their roles and contributions in developing the relations between Italy and China. It provides an extensive presentation of the close relations between the Chinese nationalist and Italian fascist regimes and their interaction in the interwar period. The Italian and Chinese governments had a prolonged political and economic dialogue, which lasted for almost a decade and involved the active mediation of politicians, economists, academics, and professionals at different levels and in diverse fields. International historiography mostly neglects the relevance of this period in broader historical contexts. This work overcomes the unjustified oversight and examines, with reliable primary sources, the relevance of this extraordinary season of international relations.
With a valuable exploration of a wealth of sources, this book provides a new opportunity of reflection for scholars and students interested in Sino-European relations and international history.

List of contents

1. Sino-Italian Relations in the Nineteenth Century  2. The Interwar Period: A New Beginning  3. Sino-Italian Relations in the Interwar Period  4. The Liaison with Japan and the End of Sino-Italian Relations  5. Fascism and Nationalism in the Interwar Period

About the author

Orazio Coco lectures on international relations and European studies in the Department of History of the Hong Kong Baptist University. He received his Ph.D. in History of Europe from the Sapienza University of Rome (cum laude). His main research interests focus on Sino-European relations and international political history.

Summary

This book presents a comprehensive narrative and historical analysis of the political and economic relations between China and Italy from the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce signed in October 1866 to the Second World War.

Product details

• Authors: Orazio Coco
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.02.2024
• EAN: 9780367687366
• ISBN: 978-0-367-68736-6
• No. of pages: 12
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; China, European History, PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Nationalism, HISTORY / Europe / Italy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, International Relations, Italy, Economic history, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Fascism & Nazism, Second World War, Far-right political ideologies and movements, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater