This is a comprehensive portrait of Taiwan. It covers the major periods in the development of this small but powerful island province/nation. The work is designed in the style of the multi-volume ""Cambridge History of China""

Taiwan

This concise account of Taiwan's history makes a cogent, compelling argument for the right of the Taiwanese people to declare their nation independent, if they so choose. Davison's bold stand—unprecedented from a Western author—challenges the one China notion advanced in the Shanghai Communique of 1972 and states unequivocally that, should independence be proclaimed, it could only be taken away by force if the international community sides with contemporary might over historical right. He argues that the possible conflict could be sufficiently incendiary to induce a major military clash between the United States, the People's Republic of China, and other major powers. Davison lets the facts of Taiwanese history make the case for Taiwan's existence as a unique national entity. A historical overview details the circumstances under which the Qing dynasty made its 17th century claim on the island, the events that led to cession to Japan in 1895, the origins of the Guomindang occupation during the Chinese Civil War, and the dramatic election of March 2000 that brought the Democratic Progressive Party's Chen Shuibian to office, ending Guomindang domination. After centuries of outsider domination, and over a hundred years of disconnection from any government exercising power over all of mainland China, the Taiwanese people are in a position to make a decision for national independence based on solid historical evidence.

A Short History of Taiwan

This addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series focuses on significant events in the history of Taiwan, from ancient history to the present. Following the general series format, the book opens with the series foreword and a chronology of key events in Taiwan's history. Eleven chapters follow, with half of the book focusing on the modern historic events that occurred post–World War II. Chapters examine topics and eras including Pre-history and Early Civilization to 1100; Formosa: The Dutch Colony, 1622–1662; Cold War Island: Conflicts and Control, 1950–1972; and Democratization and Independence Movement, 1996–2004. A glossary of terms and annotated bibliography rounds out the work, making it an ideal resource for high school and undergraduate students as well as general readers who are looking for an introduction to Taiwan's history.

The History of Taiwan

This is a comprehensive portrait of Taiwan. It covers the major periods in the development of this small but powerful island province/nation. The work is designed in the style of the multi-volume "Cambridge History of China".

Taiwan: A New History

Profiles the culture and history of Taiwan and includes information about the country's geography, people, art, religions, literature, traditions, food, and economy.

Culture and Customs of Taiwan

A New Illustrated History of Taiwan

Taiwanese History and Memory-A Trail of Formosan Nostalgia is a re-collection of the memory growing up in Taiwan, reflecting Taiwanese history and reminiscing his life in the United States of America. Kan Tiong Siong, a.k.a JS. Chien, a resident in Austin, Texas has told the stories of his home island of Formosa in a succinct and straight-forward way. Before 1600s Formosa was a haven for the Chinese and Japanese pirates as well as fugitives and outlaws from China;a place "sky is hign and emperor is far away." The Dutch colonized it from 1624 till 1662 when Koxinga drove them away. Then Koxinga's East kingdom was devoured by the Manchus Dynasty in 1683 Considered as a mud ball in the ocean," birds not sing, flowers not bloom, men not love, women not filial" the Manchus ceded Taiwan to Japan after Sino-Japan war in 1895. Then in 1945, Japan surrendered to the United States of America when it lost the Pacific war and Chiang Kai-Shek usurped the dominion of Taiwan. Under Chiang regime and his Nationalist party or KMT 30,000 Taiwanese were slaughtered in the aftermath of the 1947 general uprising. The subsequent martial law and white terror had deprived Taiwanese of their basic human rights until 1986 when Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was formed and the martial law, the longest in the world history was lifted .Nevertheless the Taiwanese struggle for genuine democracy and de jure independence has been vigorously, albeit slowly, inching along.Taiwanization has become the intermediary goal for the pro-independence movement. In 1989 Chiang Ching-Kuo, son of Chiang Kai-Shek and President of Republic of China on Taiwan died. Lee T eng-Hui succeeded the presidency and chairmanship of KMT. His succession to the power center of KMT was not without vigorous opposition from the hard-core KMT partisans because Lee is a native Taiwanese.Lee grew up in the Japanese colonial era with great depth of understanding of Japanese culture and political machination. He also holds PhD from Cornell University with genuine appreciation of democracy and populism, therefore he had become the beacon of Taiwanese democracy and independence despite his KMT affiliation. In 1996 Taiwanese had the first opportunity in the history of Taiwan to elect their own leader. It was between Lee of KMT and Peng MingM of DPP. Peng is a contemporary of Lee with education in the Japanese era and PhD from McGill University in Canada In 1964 Peng and his two students at the National Taiwan University distributed pamphlets advocating self-salvation for Taiwan. He was under house arrest and his students were jailed. Lee won overwhelmingly, nevertheless, it marked another mile stone of Taiwanization, democracy and independence. In 2000 Chen Shui-Bian won the presidency. Chen is a native son of Taiwan. Unfortunately during his 8 years of two terms, KMT had had an all-out war against hjm by curtailing his progressive projects.scandalizing him and mocking him through KMT controlled media on a 24-hour assault. In 2008 Ma Ying-Jeou, a Chinese and chairman of KMT took back the presidency of Republic of China. Chen Shui-Bian was thrown into jail by the KMT "owned" court. For the presidential election in 2016, Dr.Tsai Eng-Wen, a native daughter of Taiwan and chairwoman of DPP will be contending with the KMT for an historic showdown.

Taiwanese History and Memory

Taiwan, an island located off the east coast of southern China, is the largest piece of territory under the jurisdiction of the "nation" known officially as the Republic of China. Constant debate over whether Taiwan is its own sovereign state, part of the Republic of China, or part of the People's Republic of China has been going on for years. With Chinese leaders in the People's Republic of China rejecting Taiwan's legal separation and vowing that they will resolve the "Taiwan issue" by military force if necessary and most citizens of Taiwan opposing unification with China in the short run, it would appear that Taiwan faces some tough decisions ahead. The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China) offers insight into Taiwan's situation through a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a map, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, places, events, political parties, and institutions, as well as major political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of this island country. Whether or not Taiwan joins the People's Republic of China or gains its independence, Taiwan's outcome is of the utmost importance, and this reference provides the necessary information to understand its state of affairs.

Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China)

The history of Taiwan is a complex tapestry of indigenous cultures and waves of colonization. It was originally inhabited by Austronesian-speaking peoples, but in the 17th century, the Dutch and later the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty ruled the island. Japan took control in the late 19th century, and Taiwan remained under Japanese rule until the end of World War II. After the war, Taiwan was placed under the administrative control of the Republic of China. However, in the mid-20th century, the island underwent significant political and economic transformations, ultimately emerging as a thriving democratic society with a unique cultural identity. Today, Taiwan stands as a vibrant nation with a rich history that continues to shape its dynamic present.

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