Americans and Macao

Americans and Macao
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Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 9789888083923
ISBN-13 : 9888083929
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Book Synopsis Americans and Macao by : Paul A. Van Dyke

Download or read book Americans and Macao written by Paul A. Van Dyke and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theme of this volume is the American relationship with Macao and its region through trade, politics and culture, and the focus is mainly on the late 18th and 19th centuries. The essays address topics such as the role of the China trade in US pacific expansion and exploration, US consuls, smuggling networks, missionary and educational work, and American women's perceptions of China. In all of the encounters, Macao emerges as a central player, adding a new dimension to our understanding of Sino-American relations.


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