{"title":"Anne Witchard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Anne Witchard, an esteemed author known for her insightful explorations into historical themes. Her works delve deep into the cultural and political landscapes of the early 20th century, making them an eye-opening journey for readers interested in history and social studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eEngland's Yellow Peril\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a thought-provoking analysis of the influence of Chinese culture and immigration in Edwardian Britain. Witchard's meticulous research and engaging writing style provide a unique lens through which to understand this complex era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're fascinated by history and military narratives and seek to uncover the intricacies of past societies and their modern-day implications, Anne Witchard's collections are an indispensable addition to your bookshelf. Her books invite readers to critically examine the interwoven threads of history, culture, and politics, encouraging a rich and enlightening reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"englands-yellow-peril-by-anne-witchard-9780143800378","title":"England's Yellow Peril","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs England suffered heavy casualties at the front during World War One, the nation closed ranks against outsiders at home. England sought to reaffirm its racial dominance at the heart of the empire, and the Chinese in London became the principal scapegoat for anti-foreign sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA combination of propaganda and popular culture, from the daily paper to the latest theatre sensation, fanned the flames of national resentment into a raging Sinophobia. Opium smoking, gambling and interracial romance became synonymous with London's Limehouse Chinatown, which was exoticised by Sax Rohmer's evil mastermind Fu Manchu and Thomas Burke's tales of lowlife love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngland's Yellow Peril\u003c\/em\u003e exploded in the midst of a catastrophic war and defined the representation of Chinese abroad in the decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343572291820,"sku":"9780143800378","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4719973482239.jpg?v=1743997369"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anne-witchard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}