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Maritime Taiwan: Historical Encounters with the East and the West

Historical Encounters with the East and the West

Maritime Taiwan: Historical Encounters with the East and the West( )
Author: Tsai, Shih-Shan Henry
ISBN:978-0-7656-2329-4
Publication Date:Dec 2008
Publisher:M. E. Sharpe Incorporated
Imprint:East Gate Book
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:AUD $43.95
Book Description:

For centuries the island of Taiwan, 100 miles off the Asian mainland, has been a crossroads for traders and settlers, pirates and military schemers from around the world. Unlike China, with its long tradition of keeping foreigners out, Taiwan has a long history of interaction, both hostile and friendly, with other seafaring nations near and far. "Maritime Taiwan" captures the full drama and details of this remarkable history. It's filled with fascinating stories of foreign adventurers...
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Book Details
Pages:280
Detailed Subjects: Political Science / International Relations / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm
Book Weight:0.386 Kilograms



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