Creating Modern China
The Republican Period to the Present
History of China: The Modern Era,
What does it mean to be modern? What constitutes modern politics, modern institutions, a modern military, and modern infrastructure? In this period of great excitement and experimentation, the country is asking itself: How do you become modern and remain true to the Chinese national identity?
This course will explore enduring issues around Chinese modernity, with a focus on the creation of the modern Chinese state during the Republican era. You’ll learn about China’s war against Japan, about long-term patterns in U.S.-China relations, and about the role of individual leaders against the backdrop of historical circumstance.
Ultimately, you’ll learn different ways to study and understand history. We explore this period thematically rather than chronologically, providing you with a better understanding of how political context influences the interpretation of history.
What you'll learn
- What were the foreign models for a Chinese republic?
- How the modern Chinese state was built on the ruins of the previous empire.
- The impact of China’s war against Japan.
- How China’s relationship with the U.S. follows established patterns.
- The role of leaders like Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, and Mao Zedong.
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Length | 15 weeks |
Effort | 15 weeks, 1–3 hours per week |
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Cost | $129 |
From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
Instructors | Peter K. Bol, William C. Kirby |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Humanities |
Tags | Social Sciences Humanities History |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 15 weeks |
Effort | 15 weeks, 1–3 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $129 |
From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
Instructors | Peter K. Bol, William C. Kirby |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Humanities |
Tags | Social Sciences Humanities History |
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