Author: Tʻing-fang WuPublisher:
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Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: Tʻing-fang WuAmerica Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: Wu TingfangPublisher:
ISBN: 9781475238662
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Languages : en
Pages : 164
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While this book is by no means famous, it is a remarkable chance to look at America of 1914 through the eyes of an outsider. Wu Tingfang shows evidence of having thought through many issues of relevance to the United States, and while some of his thoughts are rather odd-such as his suggestion that the title of President be replaced by the title of Emperor; and others are unfortunately wrong-such as his hopes for peace, written on the eve of the First World War; they are all well-considered and sometimes show remarkable insight into American culture. Even so, it should be remarked that he makes some errors, including some misunderstandings of American and Western ideas and an idealization of Chinese culture, and humanity in general, in some points-while I do not wish to refute his claims about China, I would simply point out that many of the things he praises have been seen differently by many outside observers, just as Wu Tingfang sometimes looks critically at things in America which he does not fully understand (and, unfortunately, he is sometimes all too correct)-in all these cases (on both sides) some leeway must be given to account for mutual misunderstandings. Still, his observations allow us to see ourselves as others see us-and regardless of accuracy those observations are useful, if only because they will allow us to better communicate.
America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: Tingfang WuPublisher:
ISBN: 9781985393493
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: Wu TingfangPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368301039
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
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America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: TingfangAMER THROUGH THE SPECTACLES OF
Author: T. Ing-Fang 1842-1922 WuPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781360246611
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: Wu Ting FangPublisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: Wu TingfangPublisher: Blue Unicorn Editions
ISBN: 9781583961995
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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America has performed great service for the Orient and especially for China. If, however, the people of the latter country were asked to express their candid opinion on the matter, the verdict would not be altogether pleasant, but would be given with mixed feelings of gratitude and regret.
America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
Author: Tingfang WuPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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Notwithstanding these lines, I maintain that the selection of names is important. They should always be carefully chosen. They are apt to influence friendships or to excite prejudices according to their significance. We Chinese are very particular in this matter. When a son is born the father or the grandfather chooses a name for the infant boy which, according to his horoscope, is likely to insure him success, or a name is selected which indicates the wish of the family for the new-born child. Hence such names as "happiness", "prosperity", "longevity", "success", and others, with like propitious import, are common in China. With regard to girls their names are generally selected from flowers, fruits, or trees.
America Through The Spectacles Of An Oriental Diplomat
Author: Wu TingfangPublisher:
ISBN: 9789389821062
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 122
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