Description
A comprehensive introduction to thousands of years of Asian political and diplomatic history, offering crucial historical underpinning to the contemporary rise of China.
About the Author
Michael Tai is an affiliated lecturer and research associate at the Centre of Development Studies, St. Edmund's College, Cambridge. He previously worked in consulting as well as teaching finance in China, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. An expert on China's international relations, he is a frequent contributor to The Diplomat, and is also the author of US-China Relations in the Twenty-First Century (2015).
Reviews
A book on how to deepen mutual understanding between the peoples of East Asia. A valuable contribution to the peaceful and harmonious evolution of East Asia. * Peter Nolan, Director, China Centre, Jesus College, Cambridge *
A history of what could have been a Chinese overseas empire had China ever intended to create one. The question of who can be trusted to deal equitably with other sovereign nations in our increasingly volatile times is one that can be asked again. * Christopher P. Henson, The Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding *
An impressive historical and maritime strategic approach to Chinese history and peripheral relations, and how they have related to current events. * Marc Lanteigne, Massey University in Auckland *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786997777
Author Michael Tai
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Zed Books Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 508g