Michael Schuman

Richard M. Nixon staged one of the greatest comebacks in political history to become president, then went on to earn the respect of many for his foreign policies. He opened up relations with China, and helped bring closure to the long Vietnam War. However, the disgrace of the Watergate scandal caused him to resign the office of the presidency. He was the only president to do so. In his retirement, Nixon came back again, as an advisor to future presidents. In Richard M. Nixon, Revised Edition, author Michael A. Schuman describes the family man who proved to be a tough opponent in the political arena. His entire life is considered, from his humble beginnings in the small towns of southern California, through his tumultuous presidency, to his retirement in this updated book. Book jacket.

Richard M. Nixon

In 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, comprised of the two republics that had chosen to remain within the Yugoslav Federation, was renamed Serbia and Montenegro.Since the nation's founding, the country has frequently be.

Serbia and Montenegro

Learn about Rihanna's life on Barbados, how she got her recording contract, and her life and charity work.

Music Megastar

Rihanna

Auch 2500 Jahre nach Konfuzius bestimmen die die Ideale des alten Lehrmeisters, wie 1,6 Milliarden ihre Identität verstehen. Je einflussreicher Asien auf der Weltbühne agiert, umso wichtiger wird deshalb Konfuzius auch für die globale Kultur. Michael Schuman, Sinologe und langjähriger Südostasien-Korrespondent des Time Magazine, hat ein umfassendes Portrait des enigmatischen Philosophen geschaffen. Das Standardwerk über Asiens einflussreichsten Philosophen Eine faszinierende Kombination aus Kulturgeschichte und Reportage

Der Mann und die Welt, die er schuf

Konfuzius

Examines the political and social changes in Croatia since the country declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.

Croatia

Examines the life of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize recipient who has dedicated his life to keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive so that such a tragedy is never allowed to happen again

Voice from the Holocaust

Elie Wiesel

This global history as the Chinese would write it gives brilliant and unconventional insights for understanding China's role in the world, especially the drive to "Make China Great Again." We in the West routinely ask: "What does China want?" The answer is quite simple: the superpower status it always had, but briefly lost. In this colorful, informative story filled with fascinating characters, epic battles, influential thinkers, and decisive moments, we come to understand how the Chinese view their own history and how its narrative is distinctly different from that of Western civilization. More important, we come to see how this unique Chinese history of the world shapes China's economic policy, attitude toward the United States and the rest of the world, relations with its neighbors, positions on democracy and human rights, and notions of good government. As the Chinese see it, for as far back as anyone can remember, China had the richest economy, the strongest military, and the most advanced philosophy, culture, and technology. The collision with the West knocked China's historical narrative off course for the first time, as its 5,000-year reign as an unrivaled superpower came to an ignominious end. Ever since, the Chinese have licked their wounds and fixated on returning their country to its former greatness, restoring the Chinese version of its place in the world as they had always known it. For the Chinese, the question was never if they could reclaim their former dominant position in the world, but when.

The Chinese History of the World

Superpower Interrupted

Confucius is perhaps the most important philosopher in history. Today, his teachings shape the daily lives of more than 1.6 billion people. Throughout East Asia, Confucius’s influence can be seen in everything from business practices and family relationships to educational standards and government policies. Even as western ideas from Christianity to Communism have bombarded the region, Confucius’s doctrine has endured as the foundation of East Asian culture. It is impossible to understand East Asia, journalist Michael Schuman demonstrates, without first engaging with Confucius and his vast legacy. Confucius created a worldview that is in many respects distinct from, and in conflict with, Western culture. As Schuman shows, the way that East Asian companies are managed, how family members interact with each other, and how governments see their role in society all differ from the norm in the West due to Confucius’s lasting impact. Confucius has been credited with giving East Asia an advantage in today’s world, by instilling its people with a devotion to learning, and propelling the region’s economic progress. Still, the sage has also been highly controversial. For the past 100 years, East Asians have questioned if the region can become truly modern while Confucius remains so entrenched in society. He has been criticized for causing the inequality of women, promoting authoritarian regimes, and suppressing human rights. Despite these debates, East Asians today are turning to Confucius to help them solve the ills of modern life more than they have in a century. As a wealthy and increasingly powerful Asia rises on the world stage, Confucius, too, will command a more prominent place in global culture. Touching on philosophy, history, and current affairs, Confucius tells the vivid, dramatic story of the enigmatic philosopher whose ideas remain at the heart of East Asian civilization.

And the World He Created

Confucius

“If you are interested in how Asia became an economic tiger, read The Miracle.” —New York Times An international bestseller, The Miracle by business journalist Michael Schuman offers a fascinating exploration of the most meaningful and far-reaching global event since World War II: the economic ascent of the Asian continent. CNN’s Wolf Blitzer calls The Miracle, “An amazing story and it’s all true,” while the New York Times praises Schuman for being, “not just a skilled reporter [but] also a gifted journalistic storyteller.” The Miracle is essential reading for anyone who truly wants to understand today’s—and tomorrow’s—world.

Michael Schuman

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