Project Gutenberg 2005-02-21 Public domain in the USA. 396 Martin, W. A. P. (William Alexander Parsons) 1827 1916 Martin, William Alexander Parsons The Awakening of China Produced by Robert J. Hall. "The Awakening of China" by W. A. P. Martin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores significant social and political transformations occurring in China, particularly in the wake of Western influences and modernization efforts. It provides insights into China's vast geography, population, and cultural dynamics while addressing the broader implications of these changes on both foreign relations and internal governance. The opening of this work sets the stage by emphasizing the monumental shifts in Chinese society, contrasting it with Japan's earlier modernization. At the start, Martin reflects on the vigorous social movements in China that aim for a comprehensive renovation of the ancient empire. He shares observations about reform efforts, including military modernization, education reforms for women, and the potential for embracing Christianity, showcasing the complexities of patriotism intertwined with foreign influence. Martin's intimate knowledge of China and its people, gained through decades of residence, lends authority to his examination of this pivotal era, highlighting the pivotal forces propelling China toward a new identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en China China -- History Eastern question (Far East) DS Text Browsing: History - General Category: History - Other 620735 2025-06-06T11:59:15.750602 text/html 604369 2023-04-02T01:01:45 text/html 310822 2025-06-06T11:59:28.875505 application/epub+zip 316987 2025-06-06T11:59:20.285550 application/epub+zip 310179 2025-06-06T11:59:18.306585 application/epub+zip 561717 2025-06-06T11:59:34.601496 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528243 2025-06-06T11:59:27.052529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469718 2022-09-07T20:03:47.836541 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520656 2025-06-06T11:59:13.928568 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 520546 2023-04-02T00:57:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18462 2025-06-06T11:59:34.750470 application/rdf+xml 14227 2025-06-06T11:59:18.927553 image/jpeg 3836 2025-06-06T11:59:18.615551 image/jpeg 207717 2023-04-02T01:04:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 218117 2023-04-02T01:04:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 294075 2025-06-06T11:59:15.807583 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia