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Chinese Overseas Labour and Globalisation in the Early Twentieth Century
Migrant Workers, Globalisation and the Sino-French Connection
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Focusing on the recruitment of Chinese labourers during World War I, the book delves into the experiences of 140,000 workers contracted by the French and British governments. It details their roles, living conditions, and the attitudes of the governments towards them. Additionally, it highlights the continued use of Chinese labourers post-war and situates their experiences within the broader context of globalization during that era.
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Chinese Overseas Labour and Globalisation in the Early Twentieth Century, Paul Bailey
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- 2023
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- Title
- Chinese Overseas Labour and Globalisation in the Early Twentieth Century
- Subtitle
- Migrant Workers, Globalisation and the Sino-French Connection
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Bailey
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780415739276
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the recruitment of Chinese labourers during World War I, the book delves into the experiences of 140,000 workers contracted by the French and British governments. It details their roles, living conditions, and the attitudes of the governments towards them. Additionally, it highlights the continued use of Chinese labourers post-war and situates their experiences within the broader context of globalization during that era.