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Special Collections – Selects of Invasion of Taiwan in 1895
Special Collections – Selects of Invasion of Taiwan in 1895
Since 16th century, Taiwan has been an important stronghold in a process of competition between western and eastern empire. A develop of Taiwan history interacts with China and world history. In 1894, because of Joseon problems, Qing dynasty and Japan broke out a war, which put Taiwan into a tempestuous and changeful historical trend. When the time went into 1895, several battles happened in our country and familiar locations due to Japanese invasion of Taiwan. Until the Qing Dragon Flag flew away to the Island of Formosa be covered with the Sun flag, people of the Island of Formosa finally became new subjects, who went through double baptism with colonialism and modernization in 50 years.
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New Site: Map of Formosa Under Dutch and Spanish Rule
2008-12-05
A new site "Maps of Formosa under Dutch and Spanish Rule" was built up. It contains 5 articles by Assistant Prof. Ang Kaim(翁佳音) on Taiwan maps, a map database and a bibliography database. The databases are presented in a catalogue style, providing users a channel to access map-related resources.

The new site had been demonstrated at "New Perspectives on Geographic Space - International Symposium on Historical Cartography" held by National Palace Museum on November 6th and 7th, drawing many attentions.
 
The site will be updated continuously, and any suggestion is welcomed. 


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