China: A History
Paperback 608 pages English December 06, 2011
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An authoritative account of five thousand years of Chinese history. "Exquisitely written." --Guardian Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through Chairman Mao and the recent economic transformation of the country. Crisp, judicious, and engaging, China is the classic single-volume history for anyone seeking to understand the present and future of this immensely powerful nation.
- Author:
- John Keay
- Publisher:
- Basic Books
- Publication Date:
- December 06, 2011
- Number of pages:
- 608 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 0465025188
- ISBN-13:
- 9780465025183