Wong, Edward
At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788162654
- author:
- Wong, Edward
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 16.4 x 4.3 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China by Edward Wong is a powerful exploration of one family's journey through nearly a century of momentous change in China. The author, Edward Wong, grew up surrounded by secrets and stories from his father's past, who had lived under the Japanese occupation of China and served in the People's Liberation Army during Mao's rule. As Wong became a journalist, he investigated his family's history while reporting on China's rapid transformation into an economic powerhouse. Through his investigations, Wong witnessed firsthand the struggles of ordinary citizens grappling with the consequences of nationalistic rule and the impact of global superpowers meeting at a perilous crossroads. This moving chronicle offers a unique perspective on China today, shedding light on the complexities of a nation in flux.
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