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China

By Kerry Brown
Series: Polity Histories
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China by Kerry Brown offers an insightful exploration into the country's rapid transformation and growing influence on the global stage. The book delves into the political, economic, and cultural shifts that have shaped contemporary China while examining the challenges and opportunities it faces. Brown provides a comprehensive analysis of China's history and its future trajectory, making it an essential read for understanding this complex nation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen on exploring the complexities of China's rapid transformation, its historical trajectory, and the geopolitical dynamics it navigates in the global arena. This engaging read offers insights into how China's past shapes its present and future, making it appealing to anyone interested in contemporary history and international relations.

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China

"A sharp and smart history of 20th and 21st century China"--

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China is poised to become the world's largest economy in the next decade. But its great struggle to modernise has been one of tragedy, conflict, and challenge. From the first attempts to introduce Western ideas into the country two centuries ago, China's long march to global primacy has been above all an epic fight to renew an ancient country and culture.

Leading Sinologist Kerry Brown traces this quest for renewal through the major moments of China’s modern history. Taking the reader on a journey that includes war, revolution, famine and finally regeneration, he describes concisely and authoritatively where China has come from, and where it is heading as it achieves great power status. This is a story that is no longer just about China, but concerns the rest of the world.

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China by Kerry Brown is praised for its concise and insightful analysis of the history of the People's Republic of China over 70 years. Reviewers appreciate its accessible narrative and how it contextualises China's post-1978 transformation into a global superpower. The book is noted for its engaging anecdotes and focus on nationalism at the core of China’s development, making it a valuable read for understanding current decision-making in Beijing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509541485

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 173.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 224

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Asian History Education & Reference History & Military Kerry Brown Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Series: Polity Histories

About the Author

Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King’s College London.

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