Politics Of Chinese Finance (1913)

""The Politics of Chinese Finance"" is a book written by Willard Dickerman Straight in 1913. The book offers a detailed analysis of the political and economic factors that shaped the financial system in China during the early 20th century. Straight, who was an American journalist and businessman, spent several years in China and had a deep understanding of the country's political and economic landscape.The book covers a wide range of topics related to Chinese finance, including the history of banking in China, the role of foreign powers in shaping the financial system, and the challenges faced by the Chinese government in modernizing the economy. Straight also provides insights into the key players in Chinese finance and their motivations, including bankers, politicians, and foreign powers.One of the key themes of the book is the struggle between traditional Chinese financial practices and modern Western banking methods. Straight argues that the Chinese government was caught between these two competing forces, and that this struggle had profound implications for the country's economic development. He also examines the impact of the Boxer Rebellion and the subsequent foreign interventions on the Chinese financial system.Overall, ""The Politics of Chinese Finance"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex factors that shaped the financial system in China during the early 20th century. It remains an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Chinese finance and economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.