A snapshot of how war and weather shaped trade in Manchuria and Dairen in 1914. This concise report presents firsthand observations on currency problems, bank actions, imports and exports, and the evolving commerce landscape during a period of rapid change.
Across Mukden, Dairen, and surrounding districts, the document tracks the struggle with money supply, counterfeit notes, and the effect of war on banking and business. It also outlines major foreign and native commodities moving through key ports, shifts in competition among cotton goods, and the development of local industries from iron furnaces to millet and kaoliang production. Readers will see how rail, river, and port facilities influenced shipping and market access, and how policy and price movements affected trade flows.
What you’ll learn
- The main goods moving in and out, and which countries and firms dominated those trades in 1914.
- How currency issues, banking reforms, and counterfeits impacted everyday commerce.
- The state of industry in Manchuria, including iron, coal, cotton, and brewing, plus notable infrastructure like tramways and training initiatives.
- How war, droughts, and transportation constraints reshaped exports, ports, and regional markets.
Ideal for readers of economic history, early 20th-century trade, and regional studies of Manchuria and northern China during wartime.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex economic, political, and social dynamics that shaped Manchuria during the early 20th century. The author examines the region's agricultural, mining, and industrial potential and its role within China's broader development. The book analyzes the impact of Japanese occupation and the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo, offering insights into the region's tumultuous history. Through a study of Manchuria, the book sheds light on colonialism, imperialism, and the challenges of nation-building in a rapidly changing world. Its detailed exploration of primary sources and firsthand accounts adds depth to our understanding of this pivotal period in Manchurian history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334431531_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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