Discover the forces transforming Inner Mongolia during the dynamic Qing frontier era. This groundbreaking work meticulously details the impact of Han Chinese migration, commerce, and colonization, offering the first comprehensive English account. Delve into the socio-economic and cultural shifts driven by land reclamation and global capitalism. The book provides a crucial transregional perspective, linking local changes to broader global shifts and China’s evolution into a modern nation-state. A vital resource for students and researchers in Asian history, migration studies, and border studies, it draws on diverse sources to illuminate this pivotal historical period.