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Philosophical musings on tombstones and nationalism in a bygone era
The piece reflects on tombstone inscriptions and their vanity, then shifts to a lengthy meditation on China Japan relations. It traces Chinese nationalism growing after early invasions, the shifting balance of power, and Chiang Kai-shek's unified front against Japan, noting China's potential resilience despite military gaps. It blends editorials with cultural digressions and personal anecdotes about writers and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Manchuria
Jehol
Hopei
Chahar
Suiyuan
Jianchoria
Hus
Aian
Barga
Marco Polo Bridge
Tokyo
Hankow
Yangtze Valley
Sun Yateen
Kuomintang
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
South
Sun Yat-sen
Nippon
Ching
Ion
Feir Wey
Buroa
Measra
Sinclair Lewis
Theodore Drieser
Ernest Hemingway
Max Eastman
Rex Beach
Himsel