The Shortest History of China

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

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Beschreibung:

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

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Über die Urheberinnen:

Linda Jaivin is an internationally published essayist, novelist, translator, and cultural commentator. Her essays have appeared in a wide range of publications in Australia and beyond, and her other work has appeared in publication such as The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Review of Books, and The Spectator. She is the author of thirteen books, including her latest, Bombard the Headquarters! and The Shortest History of China, which has been translated into more than twenty languages.

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Produktdetails:

• Autor:in: Linda Jaivin
• Erscheinungsdatum: 28.09.2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• Seitenumfang: 277 Seiten
• ISBN: 9781615198207