Dragon by the Tail American, British, Japanese and Russian Encounters with China and One Another
New York. Norton. 1974. [Reprint]. Stock ID #166647 "A mingling of history and autobiography, of long focus and close-up, this compelling and authoritative book is interwoven with two major themes. One is the collapse of traditional China and the emergence of a new, Communist, China. The other is the American intrusion into East Asia, at first to trade with, enlighten and baptize the Chinese, 'open' Japan, 'liberate' the Philippines, and assume the role of an imperial power in the Far East. Mr Davies' searching and informed analysis of these momentous years is both highly readable and of lasting historical importance." (Publisher's description). When referring to this item please quote stockid 166647.
Endpaper maps, black and white photographic plates, 448pp, notes, index, very good in dustjacket.
Price: $33.00 AU