The Shortest History Of China From The Ancient Dynasties To A Modern Superpowera Retelling For Our Times Shortest History Series Jaivin by Jaivin, Linda 9781615198207, 1615198202 instant download after payment.

<b>Journey across China's epic history--through millennia of early innovation to modern dominance</b> <p></p> 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." <p></p><i>The Shortest History of China</i> 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.