About the book
For many years after its reform and opening in 1978, China maintained an attitude of false modesty about its ambitions. That façade, reports former New York Times Asia correspondent Howard French, has now been cast off. China is increasingly asserting its place among the global powers, signaling its plans for pan-Asian dominance by building its navy, increasing territorial claims to areas like the South China Sea, and diplomatically bullying smaller players. Underlying this attitude is the millennia-old concept of tian xia, which held that everything “under the heavens” fell within the influence of the Chinese empire.
If we understand how this historical identity continues to color current actions, in ways ideological, philosophical, and even legal, we can learn to forecast just what kind of global power China stands to become—as the world order is poised to shift. Steeped in deeply researched history and on-the-ground reporting, this is French at his revelatory best.
With a New Afterword
Editions of Everything Under the Heavens
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780804172455
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780385353328
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385353335
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524757052
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524757069
Read an Excerpt
For many years after its reform and opening in 1978, China maintained an attitude of false modesty about its ambitions. That façade, reports former New York Times Asia correspondent Howard French, has now been cast off. China is increasingly asserting its place among the global powers, signaling its plans for pan-Asian dominance by building its navy, increasing territorial claims to areas like the South China Sea, and diplomatically bullying smaller players. Underlying this attitude is the millennia-old concept of tian xia, which held that everything “under the heavens” fell within the influence of the Chinese empire.
If we understand how this historical identity continues to color current actions, in ways ideological, philosophical, and even legal, we can learn to forecast just what kind of global power China stands to become—as the world order is poised to shift. Steeped in deeply researched history and on-the-ground reporting, this is French at his revelatory best.
With a New Afterword
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everything Under the Heavens about?
For many years after its reform and opening in 1978, China maintained an attitude of false modesty about its ambitions. That façade, reports former New York Times Asia correspondent Howard French, has now been cast off. China is increasingly asserting its place among the global powers, signaling its plans for pan-Asian dominance by building its navy, increasing territorial claims to areas like the South China Sea, and diplomatically bullying smaller players. Underlying this attitude is the millennia-old concept of tian xia, which held that everything “under the heavens” fell within the influence of the Chinese empire.
If we understand how this historical identity continues to color current actions, in ways ideological, philosophical, and even legal, we can learn to forecast just what kind of global power China stands to become—as the world order is poised to shift. Steeped in deeply researched history and on-the-ground reporting, this is French at his revelatory best.
With a New Afterword
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Everything Under the Heavens?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government
Where can I read a sample of Everything Under the Heavens?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780804172455
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Everything Under the Heavens?
Howard W. French
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Everything Under the Heavens is available as paperback(ISBN 9780804172455) and altformat(ISBN 9780385353328) and ebook(ISBN 9780385353335) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524757052) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524757069)
Where can I buy Everything Under the Heavens online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Everything Under the Heavens from below
Where can I buy Everything Under the Heavens?