History, Continuity & Chinese Civilization : A 4 page
paper that supports the recognition of continuity in ancient
Chinese history as an element of current-day Chinese
civilization. The writer disagrees with the perspective of
Jacques Gernet and other historians who claim that by
revelling in ancient Chinese history, historians lack a
perspective on the changing status of the country.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Chinciv.wps

Ancient Chinese Warfare / Book Review : 5 page review
of Shalin Hai-Jew's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"--a
book that traces ancient Chinese warfare and diplomacy
through various early dynasties (originally compiled by
Luo Guan Zhong during the Ming Dynasty). No
bibliography. Chinnok2.wps

“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms”/ A Primer In
Chinese Initiative : A 16 page paper describing the classic
Chinese work on warfare and political strategy. The paper
points out how, by studying the strategies of “Three
Kingdoms” (written by protagonist Chuko Liang), Chinese
industrialists hope to impress upon their workers that there
is nothing foreign or Western about management,
leadership, or strategy. The writer examines how Chuko
Liang’s political and military strategy provides models for
today’s highly competitive global marketplace, and show
how Chuko’s trust and confidence in his generals provide
models for a team-oriented and initiative-driven approach
in industry. Bibliography lists seven sources. Kingdom.wps

Tzu Hsi, the Empress Dowager of China : A 5 page
research paper on the life of Tzu Hsi, who has the mother
of the emperor became the power behind the throne of
China for fifty years. Ambitious, xenophobic, anti-modern
and superstitious, she lived a life of luxury and ostentation
to the detriment of her country. Her rule, rather then
preserving traditional Chinese culture as she desired,
undoubtedly hastened the dominance of China by the
foreign influences. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
90tzuhsi.wps

Women in Chinese Culture Analyzed : This 15 page
research paper examines the role of women throughout
China’s cultural history. Specifically considered are
women’s roles from a historical perspective, the theme of
‘big’ tradition (government) vs. ‘little’ tradition (household
and the masses) and the outlook of women in China today.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Chinwom.wps

Women Contesting the Gender Ideals of Late Imperial
China : A 5 page paper which examines the historical
social, textual and bodily practices which constructed the
ideals of the female gender and women’s ability to contest
these gender boundaries in late Imperial China.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Genchina.wps

"I Fight Like A Woman" - Women’s Rights In China :
A 5 page overview of women’s plight in China and how
that plight was addressed by the 1995 United Nations
women’s conference in Beijing. Concludes that while the
conference resulted in little overt impact to women’s rights
in China it is the little positives which resulted which will
ultimately make a difference. Bibliography lists 15
sources. Chinwomn.wps

The Role of Women in Chinese Literature : This 5 page
paper is divided into to segments: the first addresses the
role of women and the different female perspectives
presented in Chinese literature during the Tang and Song
dynasties, and relates gender differences based on
authorship; and the second segment considers the social
changes that occurred in China after the An Lushan
Rebellion of 755. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Chinale.wps

Taiping Rebellion : A 14 page paper which examines the
Taiping Rebellion, which took place from 1850-1864,
during China’s Ch’ing dynasty, i.e., problems and changes
which led to its historical origin, context of the Rebellion
and its significance on the course of Chinese history.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. TGtaipng.wps
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