Title The remarkable Chester Ronning : proud son of China / Brian L. Evans

Edition First edition Published Edmonton, Alberta : University of Alberta Press, 2013 ©2013

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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 306 pages) : illustrations, map Contents Chinese childhood -- Bucolic youth -- Return to Fancheng -- Principal and politician -- Diplomat in China -- Nanking forever -- The coming of the people's republic of China -- A long way to Norway -- Delhi, Nehru, and Dief -- A Smallbridge too far -- Unfinished business -- Returning home -- Taking his measure Summary A biography of Chester Ronning, Canadian politician and educator who promoted post-World War II diplomacy in Canada. This is an account of Ronning's life journey based on writtings, historical documents and many interviews with Ronning and others who knew him well both personally and professionally Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-294) and index Notes Print version record Subject Ronning, Chester, 1894-1984. SUBJECT Ronning, Chester, 1894-1984 fast Subject Diplomats -- Canada -- Biography Politicians -- Canada -- Biography Educators -- Canada -- Biography BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Political. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General. Diplomats Educators Diplomatic relations Politicians SUBJECT Canada -- Foreign relations -- China China -- Foreign relations -- Canada Canada -- Foreign relations -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85019308 China -- History -- 20th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024101 Subject Canada China Genre/Form History Biographies Form Electronic book ISBN 9780888648129 088864812X

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