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The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower - A Retelling for Our Times
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Series: Shortest History
Chinese HistoryGeneral Political Science
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ISBN10: 1615198202
ISBN13: 9781615198207
Publisher: Experiment
Published: Sep 28 2021
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.87 Width: 5.12 Depth: 7.72
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781615198207
Publisher: Experiment
Published: Sep 28 2021
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.87 Width: 5.12 Depth: 7.72
Language: English
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 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.
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