China and the founding of the United States : the influence of traditional Chinese civilization /

This book examines the influence of China on the founding of the United States. The author analyzes how the Founding Fathers recognized China's distinct approaches to agriculture, architecture and philosophy and drew from them as they sought to establish a political identity and heritage for th...

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Main Author:	Wang, Dave Xueliang (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2021].
Subjects:	United States > Civilization > Chinese influences. United States > Civilization > 18th century. United States > History > 1783-1815. Constitutional history > United States. United States > Relations > China. China > Relations > United States. China > History > Qing dynasty, 1644-1912.

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Summary:	This book examines the influence of China on the founding of the United States. The author analyzes how the Founding Fathers recognized China's distinct approaches to agriculture, architecture and philosophy and drew from them as they sought to establish a political identity and heritage for the United States.
Physical Description:	xvii, 265 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-255) and index.
ISBN:	9781793644350 1793644357