Wuhan, 1938: War, Refugees, and the Making of Modern China by Stephen R. MacKinn

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Wuhan, 1938 by Stephen R. MacKinnon, Robert Capa Tells the story of Wuhans defense and fall, and how the sieges aftermath led to new directions in the history of modern Chinese culture, society, and politics. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description During the spring of 1938, a flood of Chinese refugees displaced by the Anti-Japanese War (1937-1945) converged on the central Yangzi valley tricity complex of Wuhan. For ten remarkable months, in a highly charged atmosphere of carnage, heroism, and desperation, Wuhan held out against the Japanese in what would become a turning point in the war-and one that attracted international attention. Stephen MacKinnon for the first time tells the full story of Wuhans defense and fall, and how the sieges aftermath led to new directions in the history of modern Chinese culture, society, and politics. Flap "MacKinnons study of Wuhan during its service as Chinas wartime capital not only fills an important gap in the history of Chinas war with Japan, but enriches this history through an artful combination of military, political, social and cultural perspectives."--Edward McCord, author of The Power of the Gun: The Emergence of Chinese Warlordism Author Biography Stephen R. MacKinnon is Professor of History at Arizona State University. He is author of Power and Politics in Late Imperial China: Yuan Shi-Kai in Beijing and Tianhun, 1901-1908, and coauthor of China Reporting: An Oral History of American Journalism in the 1930s and 1940s and Agnes Smedley: The Life and Times of an American Radical, all published by UC Press. He is the editor, with Diana Lary and Ezra Vogel, of China at War: Regions of China, 1937-45, among other books. Table of Contents List of Illustrations List of Tables Acknowledgments Prologue Chapter 1. Wuhan before the War Chapter 2. Defending Central China, 1938: Military Leadership and Strategy Chapter 3. The Battle for Xuzhou and the Defense of Wuhan Chapter 4. Wuhans Refugee Crisis Chapter 5. Culture and the Press Chapter 6. Mobilizing Youth Chapter 7. Romantic Hankou: The International Dimension Conclusion Appendix: Wartime Wuhan: A Chronology Notes Glossary Review "Read this slim and seductively informative book and recommend it to friends who are not China specialists." Asia Media "This well-researched and well-written book offers much information." China Review International Long Description During the spring of 1938, a flood of Chinese refugees displaced by the Anti-Japanese War (1937-1945) converged on the central Yangzi valley tricity complex of Wuhan. For ten remarkable months, in a highly charged atmosphere of carnage, heroism, and desperation, Wuhan held out against the Japanese in what would become a turning point in the war--and one that attracted international attention. Stephen MacKinnon for the first time tells the full story of Wuhans defense and fall, and how the sieges aftermath led to new directions in the history of modern Chinese culture, society, and politics. Review Quote "This well-researched and well-written book offers much information."-- China Review International Details ISBN0520254457 Author Robert Capa Short Title WUHAN 1938 Publisher University of California Press Series Philip E. Lilienthal Book in Asian Studies Language English Photographer Robert Capa ISBN-10 0520254457 ISBN-13 9780520254459 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 951.042 Year 2008 Imprint University of California Press Subtitle War, Refugees, and the Making of Modern China Country of Publication United States Birth 1913 Death 1954 Place of Publication Berkerley DOI 10.1604/9780520254459 UK Release Date 2008-05-21 AU Release Date 2008-05-21 NZ Release Date 2008-05-21 US Release Date 2008-05-21 Pages 204 Publication Date 2008-05-21 Illustrations 24 b-w photographs, 3 maps, 2 tables Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161741977;

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