Rediscovering Modern China

1. While reading, it is advisable to consult one or two traditional general histories of modern China for comparison, so as to appreciate the distinctiveness of the "revisiting" perspective
2. There is no need to race through the book in one sitting; read chapter by chapter according to interest, and note down the questions and reflections it prompts
3. After reading, try extended reading on a specific topic (such as the Self-Strengthening Movement or late Qing constitutionalism) to deepen understanding

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