The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower - A Retelling for Our Times
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.
The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.
#1 Bestseller in Student Travel Guides
Varenummer
9781615198207
Vekt (Kg) :
0.259000
Opprinnelsesland :
USA
Format
Paperback
Serie
The Shortest History Series
Forfattere
Linda Jaivin
Sjanger
Historie og Politisk Vitenskap
Antall Sider
288
Utgiver
The Experiment LLC
Lanseringsdato (dd.mm.yyyy)
2021-09-28 00:00:00
Volum
0
Aldersgruppe
Voksen
Illustrasjoner
65 B&W maps and illustrations
Avansert Format
Paperback
Språk
Engelsk
Leverandørstatus
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