Spain, China and Japan in Manila, 1571-1644 : local comparisons and global connections / Birgit Tremml-Werner.
"This book examines the connected histories of Spain, China and Japan as they emerged and developed following the foundation of Manila as capital of the Spanish Philippines in 1571. Cross-cultural encounters not only shaped Manila's development as a "Eurasian" port city, but also...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam :
Amsterdam University Press,
[2015]
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| Series: | Emerging Asia ;
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| Summary: | "This book examines the connected histories of Spain, China and Japan as they emerged and developed following the foundation of Manila as capital of the Spanish Philippines in 1571. Cross-cultural encounters not only shaped Manila's development as a "Eurasian" port city, but also had profound political, economic, and social ramifications for the three pre-modern states involved. This becomes obvious when looking into the diverse nature of long-distance trade, including trans-Pacific silver-for-silks bargaining, direct Sino-Japanese exchange, and provisions trade. In order not to overlook the role of human beings involved in proto-global struggles for power and foreign trade control, this volume combines a systematic comparison with a focus on different actors and their agency. The author offers an example of empirical global history based on multilingual primary source research and a critical evaluation of different historiographical traditions. Integrating Manila into world history helps in revising many long held misconceptions by replacing them with a more balanced, multi-faceted view"--Back cover. |
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| Item Description: | Based on the author's thesis. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (365 pages) : maps. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-358) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789048526819 9048526817 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |