Jottings from the Granite Studio

A Qing historian reads the newspaper…

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Voices about the Past: Paul Cohen on a China-centered history

July 14th, 2008 · 8 Comments

One new feature I’m trying to kick off here at The Granite Studio is an entirely biased and hugely subjective review of some of my favorite historians of China.  These are the writers and scholars who influenced me when I began studying Chinese history and who continue to serve as inspirations as I continue my [...]

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Tags: Chinese History · Life in Academia · Voices from China's Past

China Heritage Quarterly on Beijing…

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

The latest issue of China Heritage Quarterly, published by the China Heritage Project of the Australian National University, is up and online with several articles about the city of Beijing.  Some real gems here, be sure to check it out.  (h/t Danwei.)

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Tags: Beijing Journal · Chinese History

80 Essential History Blogs…

July 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Which is more a testament to the ubiquity of history blogging, that we have our own list of top blogs or that a catalog of the top blogs needs 80 spots to be inclusive?  I think there would be some out there who would be surprised to learn there are actually more than 80 active [...]

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Tags: Chinese History · Site News