America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat While this book is by no means famous, it...
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Author: Wu, Tingfang,1842-1922
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Language: English
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America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

$19.99 $9.99

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

$19.99 $9.99
Author: Wu, Tingfang,1842-1922
Format: eBook
Language: English

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

While this book is by no means famous, it is a remarkable chance to look at America of 1914 through the eyes of an outsider. Wu Tingfang shows evidence of having thought through many issues of relevance to the United States, and while some of his thoughts are rather oddsuch as his suggestion that the title of President be replaced by the title of Emperor; and others are unfortunately wrongsuch as his hopes for peace, written on the eve of the First World War; they are all well-considered and sometimes show remarkable insight into American culture. Even so, it should be remarked that he makes some errors, including some misunderstandings of American and Western ideas and an idealization of Chinese culture, and humanity in general, in some pointswhile I do not wish to refute his claims about China, I would simply point out that many of the things he praises have been seen differently by many outside observers, just as Wu Tingfang sometimes looks critically at things in America which he does not fully understand (and, unfortunately, he is sometimes all too correct)in all these cases (on both sides) some leeway must be given to account for mutual misunderstandings. Still, his observations allow us to see ourselves as others see usand regardless of accuracy those observations are useful, if only because they will allow us to better communicate. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 609
Author: Wu, Tingfang
Release Date: Aug 1, 1996
Format: eBook
Language: English

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