The Struggle for Taiwan: A History by Sulmaan Wasif Khan Hardcover Book

Description: The Struggle for Taiwan by Sulmaan Wasif Khan A gripping account of the past and future of TaiwanIn the overwhelming chaos across Asia at the end of the Second World War, one relatively minor issue was the future of the Japanese colony of Taiwan, a large island some one hundred miles off the coast of Fujian. Handed to the Kuomintang-ruled Republic of China, in 1949 it suddenly became the focus of global attention as a random cross-section of defeated Nationalists, including President Chiang Kai-shek, fled there from Maos triumphant Communist forces.The Struggle for Taiwan is a balanced and convincing account of the sequence of events that has left Taiwan for generations as a political anomaly, with issues around its status and future continuing to threaten war. With deepening democratization, Taiwan further goads Beijing, remaining functionally independent from China even as Xi Jinping clamours for unification.This invaluable book allows readers to understand the complex story of this unique place and its role in international relations. With its striking economic dynamism and commitment to democracy, can Taiwan continue - as Hong Kong once did - to thrive, or will China conquer it? And will the world be able to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait or will it stumble into war? FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sulmaan Wasif Khan is Associate Professor of International History and Chinese Foreign Relations and Denison Chair of History and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University. He is the author of Muslim, Trader, Nomad, Spy- Chinas Cold War and the People of the Tibetan Borderlands. Review A rigorously researched and gripping account... a beautifully written book -- Kathrin Hille * Financial Times *Deeply researched and fascinating… China-US relations now stand "at the edge of chaos", according to Khan. Beijings aggression in the strait has hit new heights, and Biden appears to have recommitted the US to defend Taiwan militarily. A cataclysm beckons -- Charlie English * The Guardian *Excellent and timely… Khans book suggests that military conflict is not inevitable and that calm heads, open communication and the spirit of compromise could yet save us from a third world war -- Neal E. Robbins * Literary Review * Details ISBN0241674859 Author Sulmaan Wasif Khan Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780241674857 Format Hardcover Imprint Allen Lane Subtitle A History Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Publication Date 2024-05-14 UK Release Date 2024-05-14 ISBN-10 0241674859 NZ Release Date 2024-08-12 AU Release Date 2024-08-12 Pages 336 Alternative 9781802064438 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161227879;

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