This book examines the role of the international financial system in the development of Pacific Asia and, conversely, the region's growing influence on North America and the world economy. It looks at the distant future, being devoted primarily to understanding the emergence of modern Pacific Asia.
Preface to the 4th Edition -- Introduction -- Dynasties, Empires, and
Ages of Commerce -- Seaborne Barbarians -- Meiji -- The Rise of Nationalism
and Communism -- Maelstrom -- Miracle by Design -- The New Asian Capitalists
-- Power, Authority, and the Advent of Democracy -- Sentimental Imperialists
-- Chinas Long March Toward Modernization -- Beyond the Revolution --
Siberian Salient -- Asias Resurgence and Its Global Implications -- Time
Chart: Chronology and Geography in Pacific Asia -- Representation of Foreign
Words and Names -- About the Book and Author
Borthwick, Mark
