The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower—A Retelling for Our Times

By Linda Jaivin

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1615198202
• ISBN13: 9781615198207
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Experiment
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.7"