China's Grandmothers explores the status and lives of grandmothers in China from the late Qing to the present. Using a wide range of historical and biographical materials, Diana Lary offers a fresh way of thinking about gender, family and aging in modern Chinese social history.
Exploring the personal experiences of individuals during China's War of Resistance, this book delves into the profound impact of the conflict on their lives. It highlights the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of those who endured the war, providing a poignant look at the historical consequences that shaped the nation. Through vivid narratives, readers gain insight into the emotional and social ramifications of this tumultuous period in Chinese history.
A new social history of China's Civil War, 1945-9, which brought dramatic political and social revolution to China.
Human Suffering and Social Transformation, 1937-1945
Focusing on the personal experiences of individuals during China's War of Resistance, this book presents a haunting portrayal of the war's devastating impact. Diana Lary delves into the chaos and suffering caused by the conflict, highlighting the resulting economic and social disintegration. Through vivid narratives, she captures the profound consequences faced by those who lived through this tumultuous period in history.
A concise and accessible history of the Chinese Republic, which was established in 1912 at the end of the Chinese Empire and ended in 1949 when mainland China fell to the Communists. It marked the beginning of a period of intense change as China struggled towards modernisation.