Liberal barbarism : the European destruction of the palace of the emperor of China /
Ringmar, Erik.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-240) and index.
Introduction -- Liberals and barbarians -- An awesome performance -- Paradise destroyed -- An imperial theme park -- The North China Campaign of 1860 -- Enter the barbarians -- Practices & performances -- An International Society of Civilized States -- The failure of the liberal project -- Performing for European public opinion -- Performing for the Chinese emperor -- Conclusion -- A palace in a dream.