China contested [electronic resource] : Western powers in East Asia / by Matthew J. Flynn ; foreword by George J. Mitchell ; introd. by James I. Matray.
Title from Web page (viewed on June 11, 2009). Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Traces the history of China, including how it remained isolated from Western influence until developing trade relations with other countries and its unification under Communism in 1949.
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