The Shortest History of China

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

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Beschreibung

<p>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."<br><br><em>The Shortest History of China</em> 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.</p><p><strong>The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.</strong></p><p><strong>#1 Bestseller in Student Travel Guides</strong></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781615198207

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

194 x 128 x 22 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Verlag / Hersteller

Norton & Company