This book, part of a 3-volume set available individually, presents unique insights on many important theoretical issues, individuals and events in the history of the eastward dissemination of western learning. From the point of cultural communication, the author analyzes the process of the spread of western learning and discusses the five major themes of the eastward dissemination of western learning in the late Qing Dynasty, namely knowing the world, seeking to become strong and rich, saving the country, democratic revolution, and enlightenment through science. This book has been awarded several prestigious literary prizes including the Grand Prize of College Scientific Research (1993-1994), Outstanding Books of Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences (1994-1995), and Second Prize of Outstanding Books of Political Theory.
• Presents unique insights on many important theoretical issues, individuals, and events in the history of the Eastward dissemination of Western learning
• Discusses the five major themes of the Eastward dissemination of Western learning in the late Qing Dynasty, namely knowing the world, seeking to become strong and rich, saving the country, democratic revolution, and enlightenment through science
• The Chinese version has been awarded several prestigious literary prizes including the Grand Prize of College Scientific Research (1993-1994), Outstanding Books of Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences (1994-1995), and Second Prize of Outstanding Books of Political Theory.
