Strangers at the Gate: Social Disorder in South China, 1839-1861
"A masterly production and an indispensable contribution to our  knowledge of China in an age of transition"  --Journal of Asian History"Bristles with insights and interpretations. . . . It is a most  significant contribution. . . . The general character is that of social history  but social history that shades into economic, political, intellectual, and  diplomatic history." --Journal of Asian Studies"Well documented with an impressive bibliography of Chinese, Japanese,  and Western sources and archives from the British Foreign Office. . . .  Professor Wakeman has done assiduous research and produced a remarkable book  which makes a considerable contribution to the academic field."  --Political  Science Quarterly