Democracy and the Eastern Question (Classic Reprint): The Problem of the Far East as Demonstrated by the Great War, and Its Relation to the United States of America - Couverture souple

Thomas Franklin Fairfax Millard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330664671 ISBN 13 : 9781330664674

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the roots of a global conflict and its impact on the Far East. This nonfiction study reads like a careful investigation into a pivotal era, linking late 19th‑ and early 20th‑century forces to the events of the Great War and beyond. It examines how imperial rivalries, trade, and political maneuvering shaped the region and influenced the United States’ role in world affairs.

From the 1870s to 1914, the book traces powerful currents across Asia and Europe, focusing on China, Manchuria, and the broader geopolitical landscape. It highlights how economic interests, smuggling, and foreign influence intersected with national strategies, offering a clear look at the practices that affected millions of lives. The author presents sourced observations on drug trade, border control, and state actions to show how policy and power intertwined in a time of upheaval.

What you’ll experience
- A chronological focus on key years and events that defined the era
- Analysis of international relations, especially between Japan, China, Britain, and Russia
- Explanations of how economic and political pressures shaped policy in the Far East
- Context for understanding later debates about empire, influence, and U.S. involvement

Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, document‑driven look at the period’s diplomacy, security concerns, and the complex web of interests that helped shape the modern world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330664671
• ISBN 13: 9781330664674
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 464
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