E-grāmata: World History and National Identity in China: The Twentieth Century

'World history writing has had a strong presence in China throughout the twentieth century, serving as a powerful resource to counter narrow nationalism. As Xin Fan expertly shows, Chinese historians have made important contributions that continue to resonate with the current debate about non-Eurocentric forms of global history.' Sebastian Conrad, Free University Berlin 'In this richly sourced account of the development of world history as a discipline and practice in modern China, Xin Fan looks to scholars throughout the twentieth century who sought to connect foreign pasts to their own present. Not only does it tell an important and overlooked story about the way in which Chinese scholarship has understood its relationship to global others; it also offers vivid illustrations of how world history in general might be (re)understood from the perspective of modern China.' Leigh Jenco, London School of Economics and Political Science ' This is a useful and gracefully written addition to our knowledge of Chinese historiography offers a rich portrait of persons, ideas, and institutions.' Peter Zarrow 'This book is a highly intriguing study on the history of world history writing in modern China. It is a long-awaited addendum to the field, moving away from a Eurocentric perspective and excavating the contributions of Chinese historians I recommend the book for a broad readership. Its eloquent style and detailed annotations make it a welcome addition to the canon in Chinese studies, among comparative historians, and in historiography.' Marc Andre Matten, The China Journal