The Penguin History of Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850 to the Present, Second Edition

Fenby, Jonathan (Author)

ISBN 10: 0141975156 / ISBN 13: 9780141975153

Published by Penguin, 2013

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2nd edition. 816 pages. 8.00x5.25x1.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin History of Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850 to the Present, Second Edition
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0141975156
• ISBN 13: 9780141975153
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.59 kilograms

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Synopsis

In 1850, China was the "sick man of Asia." Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war, and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's comprehensive account is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation.

About the Author

Jonathan Fenby, CBE, has been the editor of the Observer and the South China Morning Post. His books include Generalissimo: Chiang Kai-shek and the China He Lost and Dealing with the Dragon: A Year in the New Hong Kong. He is currently editor-in-chief and China editor of the analytical service, Trusted Sources.