This book provides an in-depth analysis of the immense changes China has undergone throughout history, revealing the complex historical trajectory of China's transition from ancient to modern times. Focusing on a specific historical period, the book examines Chinese society around the theme of "change," exploring its future direction and the choice between "reform" and the "conservatism" of the imperial system. The author uses a modernization perspective to explore Chinese history from 1894 to 1917, arriving at many insightful conclusions. The First Sino-Japanese War was a turning point in modern Chinese history. Prior to this, China had endured the Opium War and the subsequent brief period of hardship. By the 1860s, with the rise of the Self-Strengthening Movement, China had essentially embarked on the path of modernization, achieving significant progress in politics, economy, culture, and especially military strength. However…
本书深度剖析了中国于古今之间的巨大变革, 揭示了中国从古代向现代转型过程中的复杂历史脉络。本书聚焦特定历史年代, 围绕“变”字加以考察中国社会, 到底该何去何从? 在“维新”与帝制“守旧”之间应该怎样选择? 作者以现代化的理念去探讨1894-1917年间的中国历史, 获得许多具有启发意义的结论。甲午战争是近代中国历史的转折点, 此前的中国在经受了鸦片战争及其之后的短暂困难, 至19世纪60年代洋务运动兴起, 中国已基本上步入近代化的轨道, 中国在政治、经济、文化尤其是军事实力方面已经获得长足的发展, 然而
本书深度剖析了中国于古今之间的巨大变革, 揭示了中国从古代向现代转型过程中的复杂历史脉络。本书聚焦特定历史年代, 围绕“变”字加以考察中国社会, 到底该何去何从? 在“维新”与帝制“守旧”之间应该怎样选择? 作者以现代化的理念去探讨1894-1917年间的中国历史, 获得许多具有启发意义的结论。甲午战争是近代中国历史的转折点, 此前的中国在经受了鸦片战争及其之后的短暂困难, 至19世纪60年代洋务运动兴起, 中国已基本上步入近代化的轨道, 中国在政治、经济、文化尤其是军事实力方面已经获得长足的发展, 然而
