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The Penguin History of Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850-2008

by Jonathan Fenby
The Penguin History of Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850-2008
The Penguin History of Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850-2008

Transformative journey of China's tumultuous history.

If you're intrigued by the enormous shifts in global power dynamics, "The Penguin History of Modern China" is an enlightening chronicle of China's extraordinary evolution from a beleaguered empire to an economic juggernaut. Jonathan Fenby's account is exhaustive but accessible, offering stories that are both shocking and engrossing, and it will give you a broader perspective on the forces shaping our world today.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Penguin History of Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850-2008

by Jonathan Fenby
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ISBN: 9780713998320
Authors: Jonathan Fenby
Publisher: Allen Lane
Date of Publication: 2008-05-29
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Economics, History, Politics
Related Topics: World History, Asia, Historical, Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 755 readers)

Description

In the second half of the 19th century, China was a weak state, rocked by revolts and huge natural disasters, and humiliated by foreign invasions. Now, after a tumultuous 20th century, China is a global power. This book examines China's history to understand how the country went from also-ran to leading power.
 

Transformative journey of China's tumultuous history.

If you're intrigued by the enormous shifts in global power dynamics, "The Penguin History of Modern China" is an enlightening chronicle of China's extraordinary evolution from a beleaguered empire to an economic juggernaut. Jonathan Fenby's account is exhaustive but accessible, offering stories that are both shocking and engrossing, and it will give you a broader perspective on the forces shaping our world today.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.