James Bradley
The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316196680
- author:
- James Bradley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Back Bay Books Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 3.2 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia, James Bradley,The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia,Back Bay Books,0316196681,International Relations - General,United States - General,History,History - General History,History: World,P
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The China Mirage: A History of American Disaster in Asia James Bradley's book explores the complex and often fraught history of American relations with East Asia, revealing how misconceptions about China have shaped US policy and led to devastating consequences. From the 19th century to the origins of the Vietnam War, Bradley sheds light on the troubled history that continues to define US-China relations today. Bradley's account is based on the experiences of prominent Americans, including those who made their fortunes in the China opium trade, and the American missionaries who sought to Westernize China. The author shows how these narratives were perpetuated by the media, and how US leaders, including FDR, believed that supporting certain factions would secure America's best friend in Asia. However, when these strategies failed, Americans were left wondering how they had "lost" China. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the enduring impact of American misconceptions about China, and the avoidable deaths of millions that resulted from these policies.
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