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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... [read more]
For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... [read more] Blog: The Whore of the Orient...Paris of the East
Date: October 21st 2007
This blog posting is incredibly, irresponsible late. With that said. Let's see how much I can remember. Arriving in Shanghai - quite easily - both Dave and I carried minimal carry-ons. *Unlike my usual large backpack - a very limited amount of clothing packed into a small area* We found our way quickly through the Shanghai airport - taking a bus to the MagLev (Magnetic Levitation) tra ... read more
Date: October 21st 2007
This blog posting is incredibly, irresponsible late. With that said. Let's see how much I can remember. Arriving in Shanghai - quite easily - both Dave and I carried minimal carry-ons. *Unlike my usual large backpack - a very limited amount of clothing packed into a small area* We found our way quickly through the Shanghai airport - taking a bus to the MagLev (Magnetic Levitation) tra ... read more
