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Sons of the Yellow Emperor: Story of the Overseas Chinese

by Lynn Pan
RM32.30 MYR RM17.78 MYR 45% off
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Comprehensive diaspora saga: history, culture, triumphs.

"Sons of the Yellow Emperor" is more than just a historical account; it's a rich tapestry weaving together stories of triumph, struggle, and cultural exchange. If you have an interest in the global Chinese experience and its profound impact on the world, this book offers a deep dive into personal journeys and monumental achievements of the Chinese diaspora. Lynn Pan's thorough research and vibrant storytelling could make this an enlightening read for you.

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Sons of the Yellow Emperor: Story of the Overseas Chinese

by Lynn Pan
RM32.30 MYR RM17.78 MYR 45% off
ISBN: 9780749308605
Authors: Lynn Pan
Publisher: Random House UK
Date of Publication: 1991-06-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Microhistory, Biography Memoir, Biography, Asia, History, Social Issues, World History, Politics, Race, Anthropology
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 85 readers)

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An examination of the Chinese emigrant experience, examining the history of Chinese emigration, its effects on emigrants and host nations alike, and the culture and achievements of Chinese who have settled abroad. The Chinese diaspora, the most widespread varied and prolonged series of emigrations by one nation, began in the 1500s and continues to this day. This study covers the emigration from China to Britain, Canada, America, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines and ranges in subject from coolies to tycoons and triad bosses, from Fu Manchu to mini-biographies of the real Chinamen, from the origins of chop suey to the truth behind the gambling den myths. It includes topical material on Hong Kong and Tiananmen and the effects of the controversial British immigration policies and an insight into the American "Melting Pot" whose ideal has seldom been upheld, whether by government policy or by disaffected white Americans. Lynn Pan also wrote "In Search of Old Shanghai", "Old Shanghai - Gangsters in Paradise", "China's Sorrow" and "The Chinese Revolution".
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