The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower--A Retelling for Our Times
The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower--A Retelling for Our Times For anyone eager to discover the country behind today's headlines, highly respected China…
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The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower--A Retelling for Our Times
For anyone eager to discover the country behind today's headlines, highly respected China expert Linda Jaivin distills the complete history of China into a short, smart, entertaining account that charts the Middle Kingdom's tumultuous journey--from ancient dynastic rule to modern superpower status under Xi Jinping.Once known as the Middle Kingdom, China is a much-storied land, full of heroes and villains, prosperous ages and violent rebellions, cultural vibrancy and censorious impulses. The Chinese invented porcelain, silk, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass, among other innovations. For centuries, China led the world in science, technology, astronomy, and math.
In the twentieth century, China saw the rise of communism under Chairman Mao and the bloody Cultural Revolution.China today is just as multifaceted: Depending on what you read, it is an economic powerhouse; a