{"title":"Ezra F. Vogel","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eEzra F. Vogel\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished scholar renowned for his expertise in East Asian studies. Vogel's thoroughly researched books offer a captivating look into the rich histories and complex relationships between major Asian powers, focusing on \u003cem\u003eChina\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJapan\u003c\/em\u003e. As a respected historian, he provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the political, cultural, and social dynamics that shape these nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his groundbreaking works, Vogel delves into the intricacies of \u003cem\u003eChina's\u003c\/em\u003e development and the country's interactions on the global stage. He also examines the profound historical and modern ties between \u003cem\u003eChina\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJapan\u003c\/em\u003e, shedding light on their evolving relationship. Each book in this collection brings together comprehensive research and insightful analysis, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts and those interested in military and strategic studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a dedicated scholar or a curious reader keen to understand more about East Asian geopolitics, Ezra F. Vogel's books offer an unparalleled perspective. Discover the deep-rooted narratives and historical contexts that continue to influence \u003cem\u003eChina\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJapan\u003c\/em\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"china-and-japan-by-ezra-f-vogel-9780674251458","title":"China and Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e \"Summer Books\" Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Will become required reading.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-\u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Elegantly written with a confidence that comes from decades of deep research on the topic, illustrating how influence and power have waxed and waned between the two countries.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Rana Mitter, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChina and Japan\u003c\/i\u003e have cultural and political connections that stretch back fifteen hundred years, but today their relationship is strained. China's military buildup deeply worries Japan, while Japan's brutal occupation of China in World War II remains an open wound. In recent years both countries have insisted that the other side must openly address the flashpoints of the past before relations can improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoldly tackling the most contentious chapters in this long and tangled relationship, Ezra Vogel uses the tools of a master historian to examine key turning points in Sino–Japanese history. Gracefully pivoting from past to present, he argues that for the sake of a stable world order, these two Asian giants must reset their relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A sweeping, often fascinating, account Impressively researched and smoothly written.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-\u003ci\u003eJapan Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Vogel uses the powerful lens of the past to frame contemporary Chinese–Japanese relations [He] suggests that over the centuries—across both the imperial and the modern eras—friction has always dominated their relations.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Sheila A. 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And no scholar of contemporary East Asian history and culture is better qualified than Ezra Vogel to disentangle the many contradictions embodied in the life and legacy of China's boldest strategist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce described by Mao Zedong as a \"needle inside a ball of cotton,\" Deng was the pragmatic yet disciplined driving force behind China's radical transformation in the late twentieth century. He confronted the damage wrought by the Cultural Revolution, dissolved Mao's cult of personality, and loosened the economic and social policies that had stunted China's growth. Obsessed with modernization and technology, Deng opened trade relations with the West, which lifted hundreds of millions of his countrymen out of poverty. Yet at the same time he answered to his authoritarian roots, most notably when he ordered the crackdown in June 1989 at Tiananmen Square.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeng's youthful commitment to the Communist Party was cemented in Paris in the early 1920s, among a group of Chinese student-workers that also included Zhou Enlai. Deng returned home in 1927 to join the Chinese Revolution on the ground floor. In the fifty years of his tumultuous rise to power, he endured accusations, purges, and even exile before becoming China's preeminent leader from 1978 to 1989 and again in 1992. When he reached the top, Deng saw an opportunity to creatively destroy much of the economic system he had helped build for five decades as a loyal follower of Mao-and he did not hesitate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288417943788,"sku":"9780674725867","price":97.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61iE2IpklVL._SL1000.jpg?v=1773004852"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ezra-f-vogel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}