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Book Review: China’S Good War: How World War Ii Is Shaping A New Nationalism, Alexandro Serrano, Brittany Mondragon, Jacqulyne R. Anton, Sarah West
Book Review: China’S Good War: How World War Ii Is Shaping A New Nationalism, Alexandro Serrano, Brittany Mondragon, Jacqulyne R. Anton, Sarah West
History in the Making
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Book Review: Vernacular Industrialism In China: Local Innovation And Translated Technologies In The Making Of A Cosmetic Empire, 1900–1940, Alexandro Serrano
Book Review: Vernacular Industrialism In China: Local Innovation And Translated Technologies In The Making Of A Cosmetic Empire, 1900–1940, Alexandro Serrano
History in the Making
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The Compensations Of Plunder: How China Lost Its Treasures, Fred R. De Leon
The Compensations Of Plunder: How China Lost Its Treasures, Fred R. De Leon
History in the Making
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From Concubine To Ruler: The Lives Of Emperor Wu Zetian And Empress Dowager, Hannah Ferla
From Concubine To Ruler: The Lives Of Emperor Wu Zetian And Empress Dowager, Hannah Ferla
History in the Making
Emperor Wu Zetian and Empress Dowager Cixi were the only two women to hold full control over China. They lived during different periods in Chinese history, but they accomplished the same goal. This paper will begin with the history of these two remarkable women, and it will give some background information on the respective dynasties that they lived under, the Tang (618- 907) and Qing (1644-1900). Then, the reader will learn about their journeys from the concubines of emperors to the most powerful people in China. Next, this article will cover the interesting information about Empress Dowager Cixi that Princess …
The Weight Of Silk: An Exploratory Account Into The Developing Relations Between Byzantium And China, Jeanna Lee
The Weight Of Silk: An Exploratory Account Into The Developing Relations Between Byzantium And China, Jeanna Lee
History in the Making
History has repeatedly proven that the nation, country, or region that controls the most key raw materials will dominate the surrounding global networks, be they economic, diplomatic, or political. When narrowing this focus to ancient Eurasian cultures, there are two obvious global powers: The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) in the West and the Chinese Empire in the East (the Han Dynasty). While the scholarly independent research conducted on these powers is incredibly rich, what is understood about their interactions is limited and constantly evolving. Evidence explained later in this article shows that there was little more than an awareness of …
Rape Regiment: Sexual Violence Against Women During War, Andrea Roskam
Rape Regiment: Sexual Violence Against Women During War, Andrea Roskam
History in the Making
Despite the extensive research on World War II, little is known about a system created by the Japanese government in which women were forced into sexual slavery. This system, known as the Comfort Woman System, enabled soldiers to systematically and heinously rape young women for the sole purpose of self-satisfaction and as a reward for their military efforts as a man in combat. This study uncovers some of the brutality for a mature audience through an analysis of credible data, photographic evidence and an extensive look into the oral histories of former Comfort Women. These firsthand accounts give the women’s …
Burning Paper: Cultural Connections In China, Melissa Fitzgerald
Burning Paper: Cultural Connections In China, Melissa Fitzgerald
History in the Making
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A Review Of Xinjiang And The Modern Chinese State, Andres Freeman
A Review Of Xinjiang And The Modern Chinese State, Andres Freeman
History in the Making
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Bhindranwale: How One Controversial Religious Figure Threatened The Unity Of India, Aditya Indla
Bhindranwale: How One Controversial Religious Figure Threatened The Unity Of India, Aditya Indla
History in the Making
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Mao Zedong And Mohandas Gandhi: Revolutionary Pragmatists?, Kevin Wheeler
Mao Zedong And Mohandas Gandhi: Revolutionary Pragmatists?, Kevin Wheeler
History in the Making
Before 1949, both China and India experienced protracted struggles to gain freedom from their respective governing bodies. Although the Chinese and Indian Revolutions occurred during the same time period, and on the same continent, little energy has been spent on comparing the two in any appreciable manner, even less so when it comes to the leaders of the movements themselves. Granted, the reasoning for this is due to the belief that Mao Zedong and Mohandas Gandhi are too dissimilar for any fruitful analysis to be obtained by juxtaposing them, but this paper’s focus is on proving that they are far …
Review Of China Tripping: Encountering The Everyday In The People’S Republic, Byron Williams
Review Of China Tripping: Encountering The Everyday In The People’S Republic, Byron Williams
History in the Making
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Confucius’ Timeless Analects, Federico Guevara
Confucius’ Timeless Analects, Federico Guevara
History in the Making
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The Soft Power Practices Of The Ming Dynasty And Zheng He’S First Voyage, Peter Weisser
The Soft Power Practices Of The Ming Dynasty And Zheng He’S First Voyage, Peter Weisser
History in the Making
This article will examine the soft power aspects of Zheng He’s life as well as the soft power efforts of the People’s Republic of China in the modern day, using Zheng He as an example to show the historical parallels between the two while examining the motivations of the PRC which is a search for legitimacy. This article will look into the parallels that exist between Zheng He and the soft power practiced in the fifteenth and twenty-first centuries within China. Furthermore, the perceptions and meanings of soft power in China may be different than that of other nations or …
Imperial Fastballs: The Cultural Imperialism Of American Baseball, Cameron Van Note
Imperial Fastballs: The Cultural Imperialism Of American Baseball, Cameron Van Note
History in the Making
From the eighteenth and nineteenth century Imperialism was a major instigator for conflict across the globe, being split into many different subcategories such as economic, cultural, and military imperialism. This paper looks at the aspect of American Baseball being used as a tool of cultural imperialism over Japan prior to, and well after, World War II. Baseball in Japan was different than other examples of Imperialism because of how Japan accepted and integrated baseball culture into their own, resulting in Japanese and American players bonding over the culture surrounding the game. It was not easy to form these bonds however, …
Book Review: The Untold History Of Ramen: How Political Crisis In Japan Spawned A Global Food Craze By George Solt. Berkley: University Of California Press, 2014., Daniel Stolp
History in the Making
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Manchus: A Horse Of A Different Color, Hannah Knight
Manchus: A Horse Of A Different Color, Hannah Knight
History in the Making
The question of identity has been one of the biggest questions addressed to humanity. Whether in terms of a country, a group or an individual, the exact definition is almost as difficult to answer as to what constitutes a group. The Manchus, an ethnic group in China, also faced this dilemma. It was an issue that lasted throughout their entire time as rulers of the Qing Dynasty (1644- 1911) and thereafter. Though the guidelines and group characteristics changed throughout that period one aspect remained clear: they did not sinicize with the Chinese Culture. At the beginning of their rule, the …
Comparative Book Review: Chopsticks And The Land Of The Five Flavors, Jacob P, Banda
Comparative Book Review: Chopsticks And The Land Of The Five Flavors, Jacob P, Banda
History in the Making
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Reclaiming Tiananmen: The Politics Of Space Within Tiananmen Square, 1989, Amanda Castro
Reclaiming Tiananmen: The Politics Of Space Within Tiananmen Square, 1989, Amanda Castro
History in the Making
The word Tiananmen in any context now brings to mind the 1989 protests and their goals rather than evoking thought of a center for Chinese Communist Party Power. The 1989 Tiananmen Square activists chose to alter their surroundings in two distinct ways in order to create a space that would serve as a tangible representation of their feelings as a whole. The first way in which they chose to alter the Square came at the start of the protests when students systematically transformed the Monument to the People’s Heroes in the middle of the square to memorialize Hu Yaobang’s death. …
Daughters Of The May Fourth, Orphans Of Revolution, Hector Lopez
Daughters Of The May Fourth, Orphans Of Revolution, Hector Lopez
History in the Making
Confucianism, an ideology that dominated Chinese society for millennia, became a stain in Chinese culture. The youth in China at the turn of the twentieth century were determined to rid their society from Confucian influence. There was only one problem; they did so by taking small steps in ridding Confucianism one piece at a time. The biggest issue, filial piety, became the toughest challenge China faced during the revolutionary period. Authors like Lu Xun and Chen Duxiu used literature to protest against filial piety, influencing many others to do the same. Women like Xiao Hong and Ding Ling also exposed …
Virtuous Life, Honored Afterlife And The Evolution Of Confucianism, Jasmyn Murrell
Virtuous Life, Honored Afterlife And The Evolution Of Confucianism, Jasmyn Murrell
History in the Making
Confucius states that we must not focus on the afterlife, because we know so little of it, and we must focus on everyday life. However, Confucianism holds a philosophy of afterlife, even if it is not outright said or depicted. This paper will aim to prove just that. First, through Confucian ideals of being a dutiful person, to grant yourself an honored afterlife, and second, through how Confucianism influenced other religions such as Buddhism and Daoism, which will show a clear depiction of afterlife by considering death rituals, festivals, commune with ancestors, prayers, tomb decor, and the ideology of Confucianism, …
An Ole Coyote’S Tale: Life Is A Journey, Not A Destination, Brock Barrows
An Ole Coyote’S Tale: Life Is A Journey, Not A Destination, Brock Barrows
History in the Making
Describes the author's travel experiences in Thailand.