Opis: English Lessons - James L. Hevia, Hevia

Inserting China into the history of nineteenth-century colonialism, "English Lessons" explores the ways that Euro-American imperial powers humiliated the Qing monarchy and disciplined the Qing polity in the wake of multi-power invasions of China in 1860 and 1900. Focusing on the processes by which Great Britain enacted a pedagogical project that was itself a form of colonization, James L Hevia demonstrates how British actors instructed the Manchu-Chinese elite on 'proper' behaviour in a world dominated by multiple imperial powers. Their aim was to 'bring China low' and make it a willing participant in British strategic goals in Asia. These lessons not only transformed the Qing dynasty, but ultimately contributed to its destruction. Hevia analyzes British Foreign Office documents, diplomatic memoirs, auction house and museum records, nineteenth-century scholarly analyses of Chinese history and culture, campaign records, and photographs.He shows how Britain refigured its imperial project in China as a cultural endeavour by analyzing the circulation of military loot in Europe, the creation of an art history of 'things Chinese', the construction of a field of knowledge about China, and the Great Game rivalry between Britain, Russia, and Qing empire in Central Asia. Each of these elements not only influenced the colonial project, but also had a significant impact on creating a national consciousness in China. " ... extremely interesting ... no one will be able to think about Britain in China or China today, in quite the same way as before... Hevia makes an entirely original contribution to the history of British global imperialism and of what Britain was really doing in China in the century before 1949."--THE CHINA QUATERLY "A product of 15 years' meticulous and extensive research, this impressive book challenges current Western and Chinese scholarship... Highly recommended."--G. Zheng, CHOICE "Prodigiously researched, English Lessons combines readable theoretical analysis with terrific detail... [N]o one will be able to think about Britain in China or China today, in quite the same way as before... Hevia makes an entirely original contribution to the history of British global imperialism and of what Britain was really doing in China in the century before 1949."--Joanna Waley-Cohen, The China Quarterly "[A] vital work not only for China scholars but also for scholars of British imperialism and the general history of colonialism. Hevia's ability to coax original insights from a vast array of sources ... marks him as one of the most imaginative and sophisticated historians of China writings today. Seldom is a gauntlet thrown with so much skill, and with so much reward to the reader."--Ruth Rogaski, American Historical Review "[I]nspiring... [T]his is a highly successful book that has effectively bridged the gap between late Qing studies and postcolonial scholarship. Moreover, in light of the ongoing American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, this work inevitably gives us another opportunity to reflect upon the nature of American overseas "nation-building" projects as well as U.S. claims of having the moral high ground of spreading freedom and democracy to the rest of the world."--Tong Lam, Journal of World History "[A]n engagingly written analysis..."--Paul Bailey, History Hevia's study... deserves high accolades. His fresh interpretative framework, deft use of historical sources, and lucid stylistic representation are examples of excellent scholarship."--Q. Edward Wang, Journal of British Studies1. Introduction: Imperialism, colonialism and China Part I Opium wars and treaties of peace friendship and commerce 2. The "Arrow" War, 1856-1860; 3. Violence and the rule of law in China, 1856-1858; 4. Loot, prize and a solemn act of retribution Part II Reterritorializing China, 1861-1900 5. Constructing a new order; 6. The Qing Empire in the era of European global hegemony Part III Making China perfectly equal 7. A reign of terror: Punishment and retribution in Beijing and its environs; 8. Desacralizing Qing sovereignty, 1900-1901; 9. Mnemonic devices: Memorializing the West as victim and hero; 10. The return of the repressed, recirculations and Chinese patriotism

Szczegóły: English Lessons - James L. Hevia, Hevia

Tytuł: English Lessons
Autor: James L. Hevia, Hevia
Producent: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822331889
Rok produkcji: 2004
Ilość stron: 392
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.57 kg

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