The Penguin history of modern China :
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TextPublisher: London : Penguin Books, 2019Edition: Third editionDescription: lii, 795 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 20 cmContent type: text | still image | cartographic image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780141988450 (paperback); 0141988452 (paperback)Other title: History of modern ChinaSubject(s): China -- History -- 19th century | China -- Politics and government -- 19th century | China -- History -- 20th century | China -- Politics and government -- 20th centurySummary: "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 a victim of brutality on an unmatched scale, of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as the newest and, arguably, most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's clear, authoritative and brilliantly written account of China's recent past, now updated to take in the ascendency of Xi Jinping and China's global ambitions, is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation."--Provided by publisher.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | Main Library Non-Fiction - General Stacks | 951.033 .F331 2019 | Available | 32330 |
Previous edition: 2013.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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 a victim of brutality on an unmatched scale, of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as the newest and, arguably, most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's clear, authoritative and brilliantly written account of China's recent past, now updated to take in the ascendency of Xi Jinping and China's global ambitions, is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation."--Provided by publisher.