The Shortest History of China

From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower - A Retelling for Our Times

Omschrijving

As we enter the "Asian century," China demands our attention for being an economic powerhouse, a beacon of rapid modernization, and an assertive geopolitical player. To understand the nation behind the headlines, we must take in its vibrant, tumultuous past-a story of "larger-than-life characters, philosophical arguments and political intrigues, military conflicts and social upheavals, artistic invention and technological innovation." The Shortest History of China charts a path from China's tribal origins through its storied imperial era and up to the modern Communist Party under Xi Jinping-including the rarely told story of women in China and the specters of corruption and disunity that continue to haunt the People's Republic today. A master storyteller and exacting historian, Linda Jaivin distills this vast history into a short, riveting account that today's globally minded readers will find indispensable. #1 Bestseller in Student Travel Guides
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Schrijver
Jaivin, Linda
Titel
The Shortest History of China
Uitgever
Norton & Company
Jaar
2021
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
277
Gewicht
256 gr
EAN
9781615198207
Afmetingen
196 x 136 x 22 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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