Patterns of modern Chinese history:

"While there are a great many books that deal with Chinese history as a whole, or with modern Chinese history in the twentieth century, or thematically (e.g. 'Revolution' economics, etc.) this book deals with a broad narrative, introductory but detailed, of the period starting with th...

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Main Author: Desnoyers, Charles A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; Oxford Oxford University Press [2017]
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Summary:"While there are a great many books that deal with Chinese history as a whole, or with modern Chinese history in the twentieth century, or thematically (e.g. 'Revolution' economics, etc.) this book deals with a broad narrative, introductory but detailed, of the period starting with the Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912 and takes it to the present. The narrative arc begins with imperial China's greatest extent of wealth and power, traces it through its downward spiral and ultimate demise, and follows its revolutions, civil wars, invasions, radical political interlude, and rise once again to world prominence"--Provided by publisher
Physical Description:xxix, 447 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten, Diagramme
ISBN:9780199946457

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