02354cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450053001492640051002023000047002533360026003003370026003263380036003525000031003885080080004195201330004995340045018296530037018746530022019116530022019336530031019558560042019861675UtSlPG20260610133048.0mcr n260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBrown, Arthur Judson,d1856-196310aNew Forces in Old China: An Inevitable Awakening 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1999  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1999-03-01  aScanned by Charles Keller for Sarah with OmniPage Professional OCR software  a"New Forces in Old China: An Inevitable Awakening" by Arthur Judson Brown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significant changes underway in China as it becomes influenced by Western trade, politics, and religion, highlighting how these forces are awakening a nation steeped in conservatism and tradition. The author aims to illustrate the monumental transformations occurring in China and their implications for both the country and the wider world.  At the start of the book, Brown outlines his intentions for the work, stemming from his experiences and observations during his travels in Asia. He expresses a keen interest in China's vastness and complexity, emphasizing the rich historical context of the region. The opening chapters provide a sweeping overview of China's ancient civilization, its historical ties to various great powers, and the evolving dynamics brought on by foreign influence. Brown sets the stage for a detailed examination of the immense population, economic conditions, and societal changes that characterize China on the cusp of modernity. Through this exploration, he seeks to prompt readers to consider not only the challenges facing China but also the opportunities for transformation that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- Politics and government  aMissions -- China  aChina -- Commerce  aChina -- Foreign relations40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1675