The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower - A Retelling for Our Times -- Linda Jaivin, Paperback

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The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower - A Retelling for Our Times -- Linda Jaivin, PaperbackAs we enter the "Asian century," China demands our attention for being an economic powerhouse, a beacon of rapid modernization, and an assertive geopolitical player. To understand the nation behind the headlines, we must take in its vibrant, tumultuous past a story of "larger than life characters, philosophical arguments and political intrigues, military conflicts and social upheavals, artistic invention and technological innovation." The Shortest

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