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Routledge Global Shanghai, 1850-2010: A History in Fragments

Name: Routledge Global Shanghai, 1850-2010: A History in Fragments
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex history of one of the world's most significant urban centers with Global Shanghai, 1850-2010: A History in Fragments. Published by Routledge as part of the Asia's Transformations and Asia's Great Cities series, this book examines how international forces and ideas shaped the city. The narrative traces Shanghai's evolution from its transformation into a subdivided treaty port in the 1840s through to its role as the host of the 2010 World's Fair. By using elegant and shrewdly chosen vignettes, the author provides a deep look into the paradoxes of the city's development. This work serves as a vital resource for students and scholars specializing in Chinese studies and urban studies. It is also an essential read for history enthusiasts looking to understand the historical shifts that defined Shanghai's identity over nearly two centuries. Gain a clear perspective on how global influences transformed this major metropolis.

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Comprehensive historical coverage spanning from the 1840s treaty port era to the 2010 World's Fair.

Part of the respected Asia's Transformations and Asia's Great Cities academic series by Routledge.

Ideal for academic research in the fields of Chinese studies and urban studies.

Uses detailed vignettes to explain the historical paradoxes and development of the city.

Provides insight into how international ideas and forces shaped Shanghai's urban identity.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415213274
Category: Books > Subjects > History > World History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 November 2008
Listed Since: 12 December 2006

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