Chasing the dragon in Shanghai : Canada's early relations with China, 1858-1952 / John D. Meehan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meehan, John David, 1967-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canadians.

Relations.

Canada--Relations--China.

Canada.

China--Relations--Canada.

China.

Shanghai (China)--History--19th century.

Shanghai (China).

Shanghai (China)--History--20th century.

Canadians--China--Shanghai.

China--Shanghai.

Physical Description:

xii, 241 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Vancouver : UBC Press, [2011]

Summary:

Meehan (history, U. of Regina, Canada) examines Canada's early relations with China, highlighting Canada's presence in Shanghai from the mid-nineteenth century to 1952, when it closed its consulate in the city. He explores how missionaries, traders and government officials experienced Shanghai and how it influenced their views of China. Separate chapters address the early presence of British imperial agents from Canada; their gradual establishment in the city (accompanied by a growing Canadian national consciousness); Canadian involvement in Shanghai's business, cultural, and religious life between the World Wars; Canadian experiences under wartime occupation and internment; and the eventual departure from the city in the wake of the Chinese Revolution. Distributed in the US by the U. of Washington Press and in Canada by the U. of Toronto Press. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Imperial overtures

Establishing a presence

The tide of nationalism

A false security

Forged in fire

Preparing for the end.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-223) and index.

ISBN:

9780774820370

0774820373

OCLC:

729990848