And this article is on Buddha's hair which is a holy relic similar to the saints relic's venerated in Europe. I've got another one on Buddha's teeth, if anyone is interested. nb
Here is an article from the Los Angeles Times 1989 on Liu Shaoqi who, in my opinion, is one of the truly most tragic figures of China's long and tragic history. Nothing could be more in evidence of Mao's megalomania than this man's story. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
Here is a great story from the New York Times of a couple of years ago on the constitutional rights held by China's citizens. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
Here is an article about women in modern China. Like most articles from the BBC, its very accessible for students, especially middle schoolers. The BBC isn't particularily proprietory about its stuff, so enjoy. nb
Here is one of the most important articles I have which really is a summary of the political thinking conflicts which give rise to current China. It integrates Darwin, Thomas Hobbes contrasts them with Marx and Mao. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
If you are not familar with Sapajou, let me introduce you to him. He was White Russian living as a refugee in Shanghai during the 1930s and made his living as politcal cartoonist. His work is simply the Icon of the era. I can't think of anyone who even comes close to capturing the feel, the essence of the era of East China during the years leading up to WWII. nb
Here is a great article by the BBC on the geography of China. It describes each region of China and includes pictures and statistics. Great for overview of geography and its people.
This article is from internet on the economic revoluton taking place in China. Super article for economics or current history in China. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
This article is from the New York Times of 2003. Article is on China's new laws about private land ownership. Oh, if Marx could see his offspring. Please observe all copyright laws and rules. nb
This article is from the Los Angeles Times which is very proprietory about its articles on the millions who died during the Cultural Revolution. Some people were cannibalized. Please observe all copyright laws. nb
Here is the obituary of Chaing Kai Shek from the New York Times. Good secondary source. Please observe all copyright laws and regulations. nb[Edit by="nbeck on Dec 16, 10:40:50 AM"][/Edit]
This article is from Time Magazine which listed the 100 most important battles. Its on the Battle of Tsushima Straitsm, 1904. Please observe all copyright laws and regluations. nb Sorry, Clay, I like battles. nb
Here is another great article from the pages of the New York Times on the legacy of Deng Xiaping. Please observe all copyright laws and regulations. nb
