Kirby, William C. "When Did China Become China? Thoughts on the Twentieth Century." In The Teleology of the Modern Nation-State, edited by Joshua A. Fogel, 105–114. Philadelphia: University of ...

Into the Shadows The Final Five: How Chinese Famines Reached their 20th Century Peak Posted: March 21, 2025 | Last updated: March 21, 2025 What happens when power, pride, and poor planning collide ...

Professor Williams has published on late imperial and twentieth century Chinese history. Areas: East Asian History, Late Imperial and Modern Chinese History, Popular Culture and Religion in 20th ...