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For centuries, various great powers have both exploited and benefited Taiwan, their designs for this island frequently clashing with the desire of local inhabitants to control their own destiny. Such conflicts have shaped Taiwan's multiple, and...



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This is a history that provides excellent background information for understanding the complexities of the current 'Taiwan problem.'.

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Taiwan's early history; The Japanese occupation; The return of mainland rule; Martial law and Kuomintang domination; Taiwan in the Cold War; The opposition's struggle and breakthrough; Taiwan under Lee Teng-hui; The DPP captures the presidency.

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      Publisher: Cornell University Press
      Publication Date: 19/12/2002
      ISBN13: 9780801488054, 978-0801488054
      ISBN10: 0801488052
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      Asian history Ethnic studies / Ethnicity

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      For centuries, various great powers have both exploited and benefited Taiwan, their designs for this island frequently clashing with the desire of local inhabitants to control their own destiny. Such conflicts have shaped Taiwan's multiple, and...



      Trade Review

      This is a history that provides excellent background information for understanding the complexities of the current 'Taiwan problem.'.

      * Foreign Affairs *

      Table of Contents
      Taiwan's early history; The Japanese occupation; The return of mainland rule; Martial law and Kuomintang domination; Taiwan in the Cold War; The opposition's struggle and breakthrough; Taiwan under Lee Teng-hui; The DPP captures the presidency.

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