Peter Kang
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- November 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780824852764
- eISBN:
- 9780824869021
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of Hawai'i Press
- DOI:
- 10.21313/hawaii/9780824852764.003.0016
- Subject:
- History, Asian History
This chapter examines how history books written for the general public have changed their interpretation of Koxinga and his maritime regime after the lifting of martial law in Taiwan. It considers ...
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This chapter examines how history books written for the general public have changed their interpretation of Koxinga and his maritime regime after the lifting of martial law in Taiwan. It considers how Taiwanese society in general views Koxinga and his regime and whether Koxinga is still a hero of Chinese Nationalism as claimed by the Chinese Nationalists, or Kuomintang (KMT). The chapter begins with an analysis of popular books on the history of Taiwan, including Faxian Taiwan (Discovering Taiwan) and Taiwan lishi tushuo (Illustrated History of Taiwan), and goes on to explore what kind of political entity Koxinga's regime is portrayed in Taiwanese history and how Koxinga and his regime are being interpreted in the general trend of Taiwanese history. More specifically, it asks whether Koxinga and his regime still play a role as a moral story for political struggle against the PRC, or whether they are symbols for a newly born nation-state outside China. History and comic books for children and young adults are also discussed.Less
This chapter examines how history books written for the general public have changed their interpretation of Koxinga and his maritime regime after the lifting of martial law in Taiwan. It considers how Taiwanese society in general views Koxinga and his regime and whether Koxinga is still a hero of Chinese Nationalism as claimed by the Chinese Nationalists, or Kuomintang (KMT). The chapter begins with an analysis of popular books on the history of Taiwan, including Faxian Taiwan (Discovering Taiwan) and Taiwan lishi tushuo (Illustrated History of Taiwan), and goes on to explore what kind of political entity Koxinga's regime is portrayed in Taiwanese history and how Koxinga and his regime are being interpreted in the general trend of Taiwanese history. More specifically, it asks whether Koxinga and his regime still play a role as a moral story for political struggle against the PRC, or whether they are symbols for a newly born nation-state outside China. History and comic books for children and young adults are also discussed.
Graham Russell Gao Hodges
- Published in print:
- 2012
- Published Online:
- January 2013
- ISBN:
- 9789888139637
- eISBN:
- 9789882208698
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Hong Kong University Press
- DOI:
- 10.5790/hongkong/9789888139637.001.0001
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Media Studies
This is a biography of Anna May Wong, legendary Chinese American actress. Its covers her upbringing as second-generation Chinese America in Los Angeles. It uncovers early career in Silent Films, ...
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This is a biography of Anna May Wong, legendary Chinese American actress. Its covers her upbringing as second-generation Chinese America in Los Angeles. It uncovers early career in Silent Films, struggling to maximize value of her popularity move to Europe to gain greater fame and resist stereotyped racial roles. The book reflects her immense stardom in 1920s and 1930s and controversy over yellow-face casting in film The Good Earth. The reaction to Wong in Europe and her controversial reputation in China are also discussed. The book also mentioned her fifty-five films, television and radio shows and stage performances. Her personal struggles and accomplishments, support for China during World War II and later life can be seen through the book. It concludes with Wong's impact on Asian American cinema.Less
This is a biography of Anna May Wong, legendary Chinese American actress. Its covers her upbringing as second-generation Chinese America in Los Angeles. It uncovers early career in Silent Films, struggling to maximize value of her popularity move to Europe to gain greater fame and resist stereotyped racial roles. The book reflects her immense stardom in 1920s and 1930s and controversy over yellow-face casting in film The Good Earth. The reaction to Wong in Europe and her controversial reputation in China are also discussed. The book also mentioned her fifty-five films, television and radio shows and stage performances. Her personal struggles and accomplishments, support for China during World War II and later life can be seen through the book. It concludes with Wong's impact on Asian American cinema.
