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The Penguin History of Modern China

The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850 to the Present, Third Edition
By Jonathan Fenby
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The Penguin History of Modern China by Jonathan Fenby provides a detailed account of China's transformation since 1850, exploring the country's tumultuous journey through dynastic collapse, wars, revolutions, and rapid modernisation. Fenby examines the complex social, political, and economic changes that have shaped China into a global power, offering insights into the nation's current position on the world stage.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in China's dynamic journey over the past few centuries. The author expertly unravels the complexities of China's transformation, weaving together political, social, and economic threads into a comprehensive narrative. This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by how historical events have shaped contemporary China into a global powerhouse.

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The Penguin History of Modern China

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The crucial book for understanding modern China, now updated to include the rule of Xi Jinping.

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.

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The Penguin History of Modern China is highly praised for its thoroughness, truthfulness, and readability, serving as an ideal introduction at a time when China plays a significant role globally. The book is viewed as a 21st-century perspective on Chinese history, featuring engaging writing that reads like a novel, and is compassionate about the struggles faced by the Chinese people. It offers a vivid and anecdote-rich account, making it a great read for general audiences looking for a comprehensive, fair, and authoritative history of modern China.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141988450

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 848

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Asian History History & Military Jonathan Fenby Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Jonathan Fenby has edited the Observer, the South China Morning Post and Reuters World Service as well as holding senior positions at the Economist, Independent and Guardian. His books include Generalissimo- Chiang Kai-Shek and the China He Lost, Dealing with the Dragon- A Year in the New Hong Kong, The General- Charles de Gaulle and the France He Saved, The History of Modern France andTiger Head, Snake Tails- China Today, How It Got There and Where It is Heading. He is currently Managing Partner and China Director of the analytical service Trusted Sources. He was a made a Commander of the British Empire in 2000 for services to journalism and is a knight of both the Legion d'honneur and the French Order of Merit.

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