"An American Diplomat in China" by Paul S. Reinsch is a memoir offering a window into China's turbulent shift into a Republic in the early 1900s. Narrated by the author during his time as the American Minister to China (1913-1919), the book paints a picture of a nation grappling with political change and Western influence. Reinsch uses his personal experiences to dissect Chinese political systems, showing the push and pull between democratic hopes and old-fashioned, authoritarian power, the internal conflicts amongst the Chinese people, and the importance of Confucianism amidst desires for modernization. He tells of his interactions with President Yuan Shih-kai, and the cultural and political puzzle he tried to put together as a diplomat.
An American Diplomat in China
By Paul S. (Paul Samuel) Reinsch
Witness the political machinations and cultural shifts of a nation on the brink, as experienced by an American diplomat navigating the intricacies of early 20th-century China.
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About the AuthorPaul Samuel Reinsch, was an American political scientist and diplomat. He played an influential role in developing the field of international relations. He helped form the American Political Science Association and the American Society of International Law.
Paul Samuel Reinsch, was an American political scientist and diplomat. He played an influential role in developing the field of international relations. He helped form the American Political Science Association and the American Society of International Law.
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