(2014) Review: EMPIRE AND IDENTITY IN GUIZHOU: LOCAL RESISTANCE TO QING EXPANSION (original) (raw)

The paper examines the local resistance of the Zhongjia people to Qing state expansion in Guizhou, emphasizing their adaptive strategies amidst state centralization. Through an exploration of historical narratives and interdisciplinary perspectives, it reveals the complex interplay of identity, ethnicity, and agency in shaping livelihoods in a challenging geographical and political landscape. The analysis contributes to broader discussions on regional history and the dynamics of state-subject relationships in the Sino-Southeast Asian borderlands.