In modern Chinese history, the First Sino-Japanese War was a major conflict with decisive, far-reaching consequences that shaped the course of both China and Japan. History of the First Sino-Japanese War is a representative work by Qi Qizhang, recognized both in China and abroad as the leading scholar of the First Sino-Japanese War. Drawing on decades of meticulous research, Qi approaches the subject with exceptional rigor, consulting a wide range of Chinese, Japanese, and English sources, archives, and existing scholarship. The book presents a comprehensive account of the war's background, course, and impact. Many of the details it brings to light and the important conclusions it reaches have become widely accepted in the field, making it a major work on the First Sino-Japanese War.
★ History of the First Sino-Japanese War is rich in historical sources and meticulous in its examination of them. Its historical insights are exceptional, and it offers many original perspectives. The author poured his wisdom and hard work into this book, offering readers a precious and heartfelt gift.
Guo Yisheng, Professor at Minzu University of China
★ One of this book's distinctive features is its extensive use of firsthand historical sources, numbering more than 120. Its account of how the First Sino-Japanese War unfolded is also very detailed, making it an excellent reference for understanding how the war began.
Wu Zhenyi, Professor at National Chengchi University, Taipei
★ As everyone knows, Professor Qi Qizhang is the leading scholar of the history of the First Sino-Japanese War. ... Professor Qi Qizhang's work has not only raised the standard of research into the war's history, but also laid a foundation for further study in this field.
Kameya Takayuki, Professor at Takushoku University, Japan
Based on decades of solid research, author Qi Qizhang employed an extremely rigorous approach, drawing extensively from Chinese, Japanese, and English materials, archives, and existing research findings. *The History of the First Sino-Japanese War* provides a comprehensive overview of the war's background, process, and impact.
Qi Qizhang was the director of the Sino-Japanese War Research Center. He dedicated his life to the study of the Sino-Japanese War and modern Chinese history, producing a wealth of writings, including nearly 30 academic works and over 200 papers published in domestic and international academic journals. He was particularly renowned both at home and abroad for his research on the Sino-Japanese War.
The First Sino-Japanese War was China's first defeat in a war against a small country. This war reflected the decline of China's national power at the time and demonstrated the hard truth that weakness invites aggression. This book introduces the facts about the First Sino-Japanese War, allowing us to understand the international and domestic situation at the time, and to comprehend the harm and…
Qi Qizhang was the director of the Sino-Japanese War Research Center. He dedicated his life to the study of the Sino-Japanese War and modern Chinese history, producing a wealth of writings, including nearly 30 academic works and over 200 papers published in domestic and international academic journals. He was particularly renowned both at home and abroad for his research on the Sino-Japanese War.
The First Sino-Japanese War was China's first defeat in a war against a small country. This war reflected the decline of China's national power at the time and demonstrated the hard truth that weakness invites aggression. This book introduces the facts about the First Sino-Japanese War, allowing us to understand the international and domestic situation at the time, and to comprehend the harm and…
This is a general knowledge book that provides an in-depth analysis of the modern situations of China and Japan. Many readers may have already heard about the nature of the war and its consequences before reading this book. However, the author, considered a leading scholar of the First Sino-Japanese War, stands out among numerous documents for its detailed and objective arguments and fair…
Excellent, it provides a true record of the entire Sino-Japanese War, including both naval and land battles.