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This three-volume set explains the five major themes that shapped the last dynasty in China: knowing the world, seeking to become strong and rich, saving the country, democratic revolution, and enlightenment through science. The Chinese version was awarded several prestigious literary prizes including the Grand Prize of College Scientific Research (1993-1994), the Outstanding Books of Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Prize (1994-1995), and theOutstanding Books of Political Theory Prize. Presents unique insights on many important theoretical issues, individuals, and events in the history of the Eastward dissemination of Western learnin Discusses the five major themes of the Eastward dissemination of Western learning in the late Qing Dynasty, namely knowing the world, seeking to become strong and rich, saving the country, democratic revolution, and enlightenment through science The Chinese version has been awarded several prestigious literary prizes including the Grand Prize of College Scientific Research (1993-1994), Outstanding Books of Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences (1994-1995), and Second Prize of Outstanding Books of Political Theory