Paul D. Barclay Bücher

Focusing on Taiwan's colonial history, this work offers a clear and insightful examination of the era. The translation is praised for its excellence, making the content accessible and engaging for readers. It serves as a vital resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Taiwan's past and the complexities of its colonial experiences.

Introduction : empires and indigenous peoples, global transformation and the limits of international society -- From wet diplomacy to scorched earth : the Taiwan expedition, the Guardline and the Wushe rebellion -- The long durée and the short circuit : gender, language and territory in the making of indigenous Taiwan -- Tangled up in red : textiles, trading posts and ethnic bifurcation in Taiwan -- The geobodies within a geobody : the visual economy of race-making and indigeneity