Wostyn, David
With Iron and Fire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781986432955
- author:
- Wostyn, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 564
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 3.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Alternative History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The year 1912 marks a pivotal moment in Chinese history. A sudden death sets off a chain of events that could have altered the course of the country's development forever. In this alternate history, a compromise candidate is chosen to lead the Republic of China, but with his own agenda in mind. As a result, China takes a different path, avoiding the turmoil and warlordism that plagued its future. Instead, it becomes a stable regional power, able to navigate the complexities of international politics. However, this newfound stability also sets China on a collision course with another rising Asian power: Japan. Their rivalry is bound to have far-reaching consequences for the region. The outcome of this conflict will determine the fate of Asia, and the world beyond. With Iron and Fire offers a gripping tale of alternate history, exploring the possibilities of what might have been if events had unfolded differently.