{"title":"Pierre Singaravelou","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the enlightening works of \u003cem\u003ePierre Singaravélou\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned historian whose expertise delves into global history and colonial studies. His scholarly contributions offer readers a deeper understanding of the intricate web of historical forces shaping our modern world. Within this collection, you will find profound insights into the dynamics of empires, cities, and cultures that have influenced contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout title, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tianjin Cosmopolis\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, provides a fascinating exploration of Tianjin during a transformative era in world history. Singaravélou's work is thoroughly researched and engaging, making complex historical themes accessible to both scholars and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts, academic scholars, and anyone curious about the nuanced interplays of history and military influences, these books offer a rich tapestry woven with the threads of past human experiences. Discover how historical narratives continue to shape geopolitical and cultural landscapes with the thought-provoking works of Pierre Singaravélou.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-past-of-possibilities-by-quentin-deluermoz-9780300227543","title":"A Past of Possibilities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of hypothetical turning points in history from Ancient Greece to September 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if history, as we know it, had run another course? Touching on alternate histories of the future and the past, or uchronias, \u003ci\u003eA Past of Possibilities\u003c\/i\u003e encourages deeper consideration of watershed moments in the course of history. Wide-ranging in scope, it examines the Boxer Rebellion in China, the 1848 revolution in France, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, and integrates science fiction, history, historiography, sociology, anthropology, and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn probing the genre of literature and history that is fascinated with hypotheticals surrounding key points in history, Quentin Deluermoz and Pierre Singaravélou reach beyond a mere reimagining of history, exploring the limits and potentials of the futures past. From the most bizarre fiction to serious scientific hypothesis, they provide a survey of the uses of counterfactual histories, methodological issues on the possible in social sciences, and practical proposals for using alternate histories in research and the wider public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000541004012,"sku":"9780300227543","price":77.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24273173482294.jpg?v=1763282775"},{"product_id":"tianjin-cosmopolis-by-pierre-singaravelou-9780231192019","title":"Tianjin Cosmopolis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the turn of the twentieth century, the city of Tianjin was the diplomatic capital of the Middle Kingdom, where foreign consuls met Chinese dignitaries, and a hub of commerce and culture. Yet in the eyes of foreigners, the city remained provincial. After the tumult of the Boxer Rebellion, however, Tianjin transformed, when a little-known international political project turned it for a time into one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Singaravélou tells the story of Tianjin's emergence as a transnational metropolis, arguing that the city's experience challenges conventional narratives of the origins of globalization. He focuses on the aftermath of the Boxer Rebellion, when a number of imperial powers established an international military government that sought to modernize the city and its environs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder its reign, people from all over the West and Asia flocked to Tianjin, in a whirlwind of commercial and cultural exchange. This provisional government embarked on ambitious public works and public health projects, attempting to transform not only the city's infrastructure but also its residents' behaviour—all while the imperial powers seized large foreign concessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingaravélou traces the many tensions of the global city: between accommodation and resistance for Tianjin's residents, between colonization and internationalization within the provisional government, and between cooperation and competition among the imperial powers. 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