Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China)

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Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China)

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Taiwan is an island located off the east coast of southern China. It is the largest piece of territory under the jurisdiction of the “nation” known officially as the Republic of China. Taiwan is a place of contradictions. Its successful economic and political modernization have stimulated the imaginations of most observers. Still its nation-state status has been constricted and weakened. It covets and pursues peace; yet it is a vortex actor in global strategic/military competition. It is small; yet its importance far exceeds its size. It has long occupied a critical place in history; even though it has not sought this it appears inevitable that it will continue to be so.

This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of the Taiwan (Republic of China) covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Taiwan.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword, Jon Woronoff
Preface
Reader’s Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Map
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix A: Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Premiers since 1949
Appendix B: Selected Statistical Data
Bibliography
About the Author

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Published Dec 19 2014
Format Hardback
Edition 4th
Extent 438
ISBN 9781442243064
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations 1 map
Dimensions 239 x 164 mm
Series Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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