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Asian Empire and British Knowledge. China and the Networks of British Imperial Expansion
Author: Ulrike Hillemann
Year: 2009
Pages: 274
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Language: ENG



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The book "Asian Empire and British Knowledge China and the Networks of British Imperial Expansion" by Dr. John Darwin explores the history of British imperial expansion in Asia and its impact on the development of modern knowledge. The book examines how the British Empire's expansion into Asia shaped the course of technological progress and the evolution of modern knowledge, and how this process has influenced the survival of humanity and the unity of nations. The book begins by discussing the origins of British imperialism in Asia, tracing the roots of British expansion back to the 16th century when European powers began to explore and colonize Asian territories. The author highlights how the British East India Company played a crucial role in the expansion of British power in Asia, particularly in India and China. The book then delves into the technological advancements that emerged during this period, such as the development of steamships, telegraphs, and railways, which facilitated the integration of Asian markets into the global economy. The author argues that the British Empire's expansion into Asia was driven by a desire for resources, markets, and knowledge. The British were interested in accessing Asian resources such as silk, tea, and opium, but they also sought to impose their cultural and political values on the region. This led to the creation of a complex network of colonial governance, which the author refers to as "the British Knowledge System.
Книга доктора Джона Дарвина «Азиатская империя и британский Китай знаний и сети британской имперской экспансии» исследует историю британской имперской экспансии в Азии и ее влияние на развитие современных знаний. В книге рассматривается, как экспансия Британской империи в Азию сформировала ход технического прогресса и эволюции современных знаний, и как этот процесс повлиял на выживание человечества и единство наций. Книга начинается с обсуждения истоков британского империализма в Азии, прослеживая корни британской экспансии вплоть до XVI века, когда европейские державы начали исследовать и колонизировать азиатские территории. Автор подчеркивает, как Британская Ост-Индская компания сыграла решающую роль в расширении британской власти в Азии, особенно в Индии и Китае. Затем книга углубляется в технологические достижения, появившиеся в этот период, такие как развитие пароходов, телеграфов и железных дорог, что способствовало интеграции азиатских рынков в мировую экономику. Автор утверждает, что экспансия Британской империи в Азию была обусловлена стремлением к ресурсам, рынкам и знаниям. Британцы были заинтересованы в доступе к азиатским ресурсам, таким как шёлк, чай и опиум, но они также стремились навязать свои культурные и политические ценности региону. Это привело к созданию сложной сети колониального управления, которую автор именует "Британской системой знаний.
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