Jonathan Spence '65 PhD RIP December 25, 2021, 85

[Bob]

Jonathan Spence '65 PhD, Sterling Professor Emeritus of History at Yale University, whose scholarship shaped the field of China studies for half a century, passed away on December 25, 2021, at the age of 85.

Professor Spence was one of the most popular professors ever to teach at Yale. During an academic career spanning more than 40 years, he not only cultivated several generations of talented students of Chinese history, but also inspired thousands of Yale alumni who benefited from his courses in their future lives and careers.
In memory of Professor Spence, the Yale Club of Beijing, Yale International Alliance, and Yale Center Beijing have invited several of his former students to share their stories with Yale alumni and friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8IZA5FH9uA




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs8eE4e4pZ4



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1UKkx_gvxc

[vadaga]

His 'God's Chinese Son' about the Taiping Rebellion was a good read as I recall.
RIP

[Bob]

His wife is also pretty sharp - Dr. Annping Chin:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annping_Chin