China's Grandmothers explores the status and lives of grandmothers in China from the late Qing to the present. Using a wide range of historical and biographical materials, Diana Lary offers a fresh way of thinking about gender, family and aging in modern Chinese social history.
Exploring the personal experiences of individuals during China's War of Resistance, this book delves into the profound impact of the conflict on their lives. It highlights the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of those who endured the war, providing a poignant look at the historical consequences that shaped the nation. Through vivid narratives, readers gain insight into the emotional and social ramifications of this tumultuous period in Chinese history.
A new social history of China's Civil War, 1945-9, which brought dramatic political and social revolution to China.
This book looks at major forms of population movement throughout China's history, such as southward and westward movements, migration to the borders, and punishment migration. It examines some of the major themes associated with migration in China--the official discouragement of migration, exile, extremism, gender and migration, family and migration. It looks at the structures of migration, at the means to move, at migrant recruitment, and at remittances; and it looks at China's qualified attitude toward emigration, such as the decisions in the Ming dynasty to turn away from maritime expansion, onto the more recent acceptance and encouragement of the spread of ethnic Chinese around the world. The book also goes beyond the migrants themselves to discover what they carried with them from one place to another, within China and beyond: religions and ideologies, trade goods and crops, disease, and technology transfers
Human Suffering and Social Transformation, 1937-1945
Focusing on the personal experiences of individuals during China's War of Resistance, this book presents a haunting portrayal of the war's devastating impact. Diana Lary delves into the chaos and suffering caused by the conflict, highlighting the resulting economic and social disintegration. Through vivid narratives, she captures the profound consequences faced by those who lived through this tumultuous period in history.
Focusing on the role of the common soldier in Warlord China, the book explores how these individuals were transformed into tools of oppression and terror. Diana Lary delves into the historical context and societal dynamics that shaped their experiences, shedding light on the impact of militarization on both soldiers and civilians during this tumultuous period. Through this examination, the author reveals the complex interplay between power, violence, and the everyday lives of those caught in the conflict.
Exploring the complex dynamics between regional identities and national unity, this study delves into the historical context of Republican China. It examines how local interests and cultural differences influenced political developments and contributed to the challenges faced by the nascent nation. Through a detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the interplay of various forces that shaped the political landscape during this tumultuous period, offering insights into the broader implications for contemporary understandings of nationalism and regionalism.
A concise and accessible history of the Chinese Republic, which was established in 1912 at the end of the Chinese Empire and ended in 1949 when mainland China fell to the Communists. It marked the beginning of a period of intense change as China struggled towards modernisation.