Amazing analysis, superbly formulated as always. I like the comparison with Latin, which I studied at school for 7 years. It allows me to read and understand not just Latin but also modern texts written in Spanish and, to a slightly lesser degree, Italian. The difference between Ancient Greek and modern Greek is larger. In my view, the difference is the degree of disruption these countries were exposed to. And still, the continuity over the past 2500 years is obvious for everybody who has studied Latin and/or Greek. This is not to speak of the ancient monuments or ideas that are still with us, from the Akropolis in Athens or the Colosseum in Rome to concepts like history, comedy or dialogue.
I really enjoy your writing. On the paradox of urban Gen Z chinese I was curious whether you think the “chaxugeju” concept from 費孝通is relevant to analyse the impact of the compressed modernization & long heritage.
Nice account of this historically interesting city in western Hubei. You might have added something about the siege of both Xiangyang and Fancheng by the White Lotus rebels in 1796. After being repelled by Xiangyang forces, the rebels burned Fancheng to the ground. I touch on this in my novel about the rebellion, The Tao of Poison.
Amazing analysis, superbly formulated as always. I like the comparison with Latin, which I studied at school for 7 years. It allows me to read and understand not just Latin but also modern texts written in Spanish and, to a slightly lesser degree, Italian. The difference between Ancient Greek and modern Greek is larger. In my view, the difference is the degree of disruption these countries were exposed to. And still, the continuity over the past 2500 years is obvious for everybody who has studied Latin and/or Greek. This is not to speak of the ancient monuments or ideas that are still with us, from the Akropolis in Athens or the Colosseum in Rome to concepts like history, comedy or dialogue.
I really enjoy your writing. On the paradox of urban Gen Z chinese I was curious whether you think the “chaxugeju” concept from 費孝通is relevant to analyse the impact of the compressed modernization & long heritage.
Nice account of this historically interesting city in western Hubei. You might have added something about the siege of both Xiangyang and Fancheng by the White Lotus rebels in 1796. After being repelled by Xiangyang forces, the rebels burned Fancheng to the ground. I touch on this in my novel about the rebellion, The Tao of Poison.