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The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower?A Retelling for Our Times
by Linda Jaivin
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Synopsis : Journey at a thrilling clip across the epic history of China?through millennia of early innovation to modern dominance ? As we enter the ?Asian Century,? China increasingly demands our attention?as an economic powerhouse, a beacon of rapid modernization, and an assertive geopolitical player. Yet, from kung fu to tofu, tea to trade routes, and sages to silk, Chinese philosophy, commerce, and innovation have influenced our world for thousands of years. Linda Jaivin distills China?s vast history into a short, freshly relevant account that crisscrosses this much-storied land and introduces such unforgettable personalities as:Confucius, intrepid traveler and moral adviserLi Bai, great Tang poet and celebrity of his timeEmpress Dowager Cixi, effective ruler of the Qing for nearly 50 yearsMao Zedong, communist revolutionary and founder of the People?s RepublicGlobally minded readers will find everything they need to know about this rising superpower: the rarely told story of women in China,
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Author : Linda Jaivin
Pages : 288 pages
Publisher : The Experiment
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ISBN-10 : 1615198202
ISBN-13 : 9781615198207