Road to Peking shapes Nixon trip in historical context
Editor notes Nixon's journey to China will be colored by China’s ancient and modern history. The piece traces Ming and Qing eras, Western trade pressures, and the rise of colonialism that set the stage for U S relations as Nixon travels toward Peking.
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