{"title":"Series: History of Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the multifaceted legacy of empire through a diverse selection of works that traverse history, politics, culture, and personal narrative. This collection offers insights into the lives that shaped and were shaped by imperial histories, blending biography, memoir, and political analysis with stories that illuminate the social and cultural currents running through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom compelling accounts of political movements and iconic figures to reflections on colonial and postcolonial identities, readers will find a rich tapestry of perspectives. These books invite contemplation on power, resistance, and transformation across continents and eras, providing a nuanced understanding of empire’s enduring impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-qing-empire-by-peter-c-perdue-9781509568796","title":"The Qing Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Qing Empire\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the greatest empires in world history, spanning three centuries and hundreds of millions of Manchu, Mongol, and Chinese subjects throughout East and Central Asia. The People's Republic of China has built its claims to global hegemony on Qing foundations. Without understanding the Qing's rise and fall, we cannot properly interpret China's role in the modern world. This book tells that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter C. Perdue examines how the Qing empire expanded to occupy a vast territory and then endured for centuries, its longevity based on ideology, cultural display, and geopolitical strategy. As the population grew, adventurers explored the frontiers and businessmen created sprawling networks of commerce. In the mid-nineteenth century, severe internal and external blows nearly brought it down. Yet it survived into the twentieth century, toppled by the doctrine of nationalism, which created the successor states of China, Taiwan, and Mongolia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcluding with an assessment of the legacy of the Qing for modern nation-states, ethnic identities, and foreign relations, no one who wants to understand modern Asia can afford to miss this tour de force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808136265964,"sku":"9781509568796","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509568796-the-qing-empire-1.jpg?v=1792527640"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-history-of-empire.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}