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1. Wu Tingfang (1842-1922 : Reform
$11.89
2. America through the spectacles
 
3. America: Through the Spectacle
$11.83
4. America Through the Spectacles
 
5. America Through the Spectacles
 
6. Wu Tingfang ji (Zhongguo jin dai
 
7. America Through the Spectacles
 
8. Ri cang gu chao Li Qiao yong wu

1. Wu Tingfang (1842-1922 : Reform and Modernization in Modern Chinese History)
by Linda Pomerantz-Zhang
 Paperback: 320 Pages (1992-12)
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Asin: 962209287X
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2. America through the spectacles of an Oriental diplomat
by Tingfang Wu
Paperback: 160 Pages (2007-03-08)
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Asin: 142644155X
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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. ... Read more


3. America: Through the Spectacle of a Diplomat.
by Tingfang WU
 Hardcover: Pages (1914)

Asin: B000MXF67W
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4. America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat (Anthem Travel Classics)
by Wu Tingfang
Paperback: 156 Pages (2007-05-01)
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Asin: 1843312697
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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An intriguing account of early twentieth century Americathrough the eyes of an outsider, inverting the "Westerner observing theexotic" stereotype. Wu Tingfang wrote this book at an interesting juncturein history -- airplanes and motion pictures had recently been invented,(and his expectations for both these inventions have proven correct), andwhile he did not know it, a tremendous cultural shift was about to takeplace in the West due to the First World War.Download Description
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. ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars fascinating
Written almost 90 years ago, this book is a fascinating account of America.The author suggests that if Americans called its presidents "Emperor" it would be much more respectful and also give a title that could be used after retirement from office. Author questions why Americans do anything for an education but then are not given any religious or moral code along with the education. Comments about why there should be an international congress called so once and for all the world could decide the one way to dress are wonderfully naive. ... Read more


5. America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat
by Wu Tingfang
 Hardcover: Pages (1914)

Asin: B000TYH4V0
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6. Wu Tingfang ji (Zhongguo jin dai ren wu wen ji cong shu)
by Tingfang Wu
 Unknown Binding: 909 Pages (1993)

Isbn: 7101010474
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7. America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat Lt
by Wu Tingfang
 Mass Market Paperback: 243 Pages (2000-07-07)
list price: US$15.50
Isbn: 1583961992
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8. Ri cang gu chao Li Qiao yong wu shi zhu (Hai wai zhen cang shan ben cong shu)
by Tingfang Zhang
 Unknown Binding: 6 Pages (1998)

Isbn: 7532523764
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