How Long to Read History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China

How Long Does it Take to Read History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 29 minutes to read History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China by Robert Weatherley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book examines how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has attempted to bolster its nationalist legitimacy through the utilisation of Chinese history. The authors identify two different modes of nationalism - aggressive and consensual - both of which are linked to the historical memory of the late Qing Dynasty and Republican era. Aggressive nationalism dwells on China’s traumatic “century of humiliation” and is intended to incite popular resentment towards former imperialist powers (particularly Japan and the US) whenever they are deemed to still be acting in a provocative manner in their dealings with China. The aim is to remind the Chinese people that the CCP liberated China from imperialism after 1949 and has since restored national pride. Consensual nationalism is more conciliatory, emphasising common historical ties with the Guomindang (KMT) during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Republican era. Here, the CCP is trying to promote itself as the party of national harmony and unity, with the long-term objective being peaceful reunification with Taiwan. However, the public response in China has not always been supportive of the CCP’s claims to be the sole defender of Chinese national interests. Some critics have suggested that China would have been better off if the KMT had won the civil war instead of the CCP. Others have insisted that the party is hopelessly weak on issues of national importance and that China is no stronger now than it was during the final throes of the much-hated Qing Dynasty. This book will be of interest to research students and scholars of Chinese politics, history and international relations.

How long is History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China?

History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China by Robert Weatherley is 205 pages long, and a total of 52,275 words.

This makes it 69% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 45 minutes to read History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China aloud.

What Reading Level is History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China?

History and Nationalist Legitimacy in Contemporary China is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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