Many of them were quickly drawn back into mainland trade and politics after 1673, surrendered after 1680, ... See especially John Robert Shepherd, Statecraft and Political Economy on the Taiwan Frontier, 1600–1800 (Stanford: Stanford ...
This book is admittedly biased in support of liberty.
On the other hand, the Japanese colonial authorities gradually introduced their own civil law, which was based on European legislation and very ... Thus the civil law in Taiwan, except in the case of the family and inheritance laws ...
... oil crisis (1973-1974) policies 210; planning and research 206, 210; recent presidents on 224–231; trade, ... American universities 115, 119, 140n100; Buddhist organizations in 110; class status and 96, 98; under Japanese colonial ...
For centuries, various great powers have both exploited and benefited Taiwan, shaping its multiple and frequently contradictory identities.
Lonely Planet Taiwan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
The Protestant Community on Modern Taiwan: Mission, Seminary and Church. Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe, 1991. The Story of Taiwan. Taipei: Government Information Office, 2000. Thornton, Arland, and Hui-sheng Lin. Social Change and the Family ...
A guide to the island offers cultural insights, practical travel tips, and information on accommodations and sights to see.
Taiwan, a fascinating island that balances ancient Chinese tradition with exciting new world technology. Whether you want to whitewater raft through spectacular mountain scenery, explore underground military bases, wander through...
This is a comprehensive portrait of Taiwan. It covers the major periods in the development of this small but powerful island province/nation. The work is designed in the style of the multi-volume "Cambridge History of China".
The main point of disagreement is the long-standing issue of Taiwan's sovereignty. Beijing insists that President Tsai commit to the notion that Taiwan and mainland China are parts of "one China.
Taipei and Taichung have the ... goodbye mandarin ni hao how to say it nee HAOW zai jian please qing thank you xie xie yes shi tsai JYEN ching SHYEH shyeh shih no bu booh TAICHUNG COMMUNITIES TAIPEI MUSICAL GARBAGE TRUCKS The streets of 13.
This is a comprehensive portrait of Taiwan.
The history of Taiwan, an island-state lying less than 100 miles off the coast of China whose world-class economy and geo-political position in Asia give it an importance that goes...
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Taipei 台北 Telephone code 02 Twenty-first-century Taipei is a delightful metropolis in which to spend time. It's safe and easy to get around and there's plenty to see and do in multiple categories including museums, temples, ...
In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, John Copper provides a comprehensive introduction to Taiwan. The book highlights Taiwan's unique attributes: its uneasy status as a nation-state, its successful trade-oriented...
Take your tastebuds touring around the buzz of food stalls at Taipei's Shilin Night Market Soak yourself in the steaming, smooth waters of the Taian hot springs, Hike the Walami Trail to the sound of monkeys crashing through the jungle ...
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Third and revised edition of travel guide first published in 1987. A compact and practical guide to the dynamic nation of Taiwan featuring cultural and historical background information, tips for...