The Shortest History of China (The Shortest History Series)

ISBN: 1615198202

Author: Jaivin, Linda

Condition: New

Journey across epic China-through millennia of early innovation to modern dominance. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read. 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 Chinas 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 Peoples Republic today. A master storyteller and exacting historian, Linda Jaivin distills this vast history into a short, riveting account that todays globally minded readers will find indispensable. 65 B&W maps and illustrations