About the book
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.
Editions of China
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465015801
- EBook
- ISBN 9780465020027
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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.
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What is China about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in China?
History and Archaeology > History > Asian history
Where can I read a sample of China?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780465015801
How long is China and how many pages does it have?
China has 642 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book China?
John Keay
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
China is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465015801) and ebook(ISBN 9780465020027)
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