Yangwen, Zheng

Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History

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ISBN 13:: 9780719097737
author:: Yangwen, Zheng
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Manchester University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 280
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.47 kg
Genre:: History, Asia, China
Condition:: New
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Discover the story of modern China through the lives and experiences of ordinary people. Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History tells the tale of China's transformation from the eve of the Opium War to the present day, using extensive primary sources and newly released photographs.

This book offers a unique perspective on national and international history, focusing on local and individual tales that reveal China's transformation through different lenses such as gender, fashion, religion, sports, and the arts. It provides an essential introduction to modern Chinese history, politics, international relations, economics, culture, and society, making it an invaluable resource for students, teachers, journalists, and anyone interested in understanding contemporary China.

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