The Shortest History of China

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

von Linda Jaivin

277 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Asiatische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781615198207
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 28.09.2021
• Größe: 194 x 128 mm
• Verlag: Norton & Company