02187cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000620011324500270017526400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850800320041952012420045153400450169365300100173865300210174865300320176985600430180199900170184415125UtSlPG20260610133344.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aMartin, W. A. P.q(William Alexander Parsons),d1827-191614aThe Awakening of China 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-21  aProduced by Robert J. Hall.  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina  aChina -- History  aEastern question (Far East)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15125  c56513d56513