{"title":"Kate Merkel-Hess","description":"\u003cp\u003eKate Merkel-Hess is a distinguished historian known for her insightful exploration of modern Chinese history. Her works delve into the intricate societal shifts and power dynamics that have shaped China over the centuries. With a keen eye for detail, Merkel-Hess offers readers a nuanced understanding of historical narratives, making her work highly respected in the academic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer collection includes compelling titles like \u003cem\u003eWomen and Their Warlords\u003c\/em\u003e, which examines the intersections of gender, power, and conflict in historical contexts. This book, along with others in her repertoire, falls under the History \u0026amp; Military categories, providing a rich tapestry of stories that illuminate the complexities of historical events and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have an interest in the societal and political transformations of China, Kate Merkel-Hess's books are an essential addition to your reading list. Her approachable writing style makes even the most intricate historical details accessible and engaging, appealing to both scholars and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-and-their-warlords-by-kate-merkel-hess-9780226834306","title":"Women and Their Warlords","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores the complex history and legacy of elite wives, concubines, and daughters of warlords in twentieth-century China.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWomen and Their Warlords\u003c\/em\u003e, historian Kate Merkel-Hess examines the lives and personalities of the female relatives of the military rulers who governed regions of China from 1916 to 1949. Posing for candid photographs and sitting for interviews, these women did not merely advance male rulers' agendas. They advocated for social and political changes, gave voice to feminist ideas, and shaped how the public perceived them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the first publicly political partners in modern China, the wives and concubines of Republican-era warlords changed how people viewed elite women's engagement in politics. Drawing on popular media sources, including magazine profiles and gossip column items, Merkel-Hess draws unexpected connections between militarism, domestic life, and state power in this insightful new account of gender and authority in twentieth-century China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000850759916,"sku":"9780226834306","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20571343482268.jpg?v=1763309813"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kate-merkel-hess.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}