Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China)

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Provides information on the Republic of China (also called Nationalist China, and Taiwan) with some references to an earlier period when the island was called Formosa. An encyclopedia of names, events, movements, and other aspects, is supported by an extensive, unannotated bibliography presented in topical sections. Also includes an introduction, a chronology, a map, and list of presidents and premiers. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description
Provides detailed information on places, events, and people in Taiwan and explains the importance of each while relating most of Taiwan's identity as a nation or alternatively its ties to China. The information contained in this book also links Taiwan's history, society, economic growth, and politics, to its status and importance in the world community.

About the Author
John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of over twenty books on Taiwan and China, in addition to numerous articles and shorter studies.


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Provides detailed information on places, events, and people in Taiwan, and explains the importance of each in terms of Taiwan's identity as a nation or alternatively its ties to China. Links Taiwan's history, society, economic growth, and politics to its status and importance in the world community. Includes a chronology and an extensive bibliography broken down into 10 categories. Cooper teaches international studies at Rhodes College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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