Informed by the latest research and enlivened by wit and anecdote, Keay's narrative spans 5,000 years, from the Three Dynasties (2000-220 BC) to Deng Xiaoping's opening of China and the past three decades of economic growth. Broadly chronological, the book presents a history of all the Chinas--including regions (Yunnan, Tibet, Xinjiang, Mongolia, Manchuria) that account for two-thirds of the People's Republic of China land mass but which barely feature in its conventional history.
Crisp, judicious, and engaging, "China" is destined to become the classic single-volume history for anyone seeking to understand the past, present, and future of this immensely powerful nation.
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Informed by the latest research and enlivened by wit and anecdote, Keay's narrative spans 5,000 years, from the Three Dynasties (2000-220 BC) to Deng Xiaoping's opening of China and the past three decades of economic growth. Broadly chronological, the book presents a history of all the Chinas--including regions (Yunnan, Tibet, Xinjiang, Mongolia, Manchuria) that account for two-thirds of the People's Republic of China land mass but which barely feature in its conventional history.
Crisp, judicious, and engaging, "China" is destined to become the classic single-volume history for anyone seeking to understand the past, present, and future of this immensely powerful nation.
Imprint | BasicBooks |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2009 |
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First published | October 2009 |
Authors | John Keay |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 51mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 642 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-465-01580-1 |
Barcode | 9780465015801 |
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LSN | 0-465-01580-8 |