14min chapter

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Edge of Empire with author and journalist Edward Wong

Barbarians at the Gate

CHAPTER

War, Identity, and Nationalism

This chapter explores the shifting perceptions of war and national identity through personal narratives from the Korean Conflict, linking experiences of young soldiers in China and the U.S. It examines how historical contexts influence individual beliefs and national pride, highlighting the complex relationship between nationalism and communism in contemporary China.

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