China: A History Paperback - 2011

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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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Title China: A History
Author John Keay
Binding Paperback
Edition First Trade Pape
Pages 608
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Basic Books, U.S.A.
Publication date 2011-12-06
Illustrated Yes
Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
ISBN 9780465025183 / 0465025188
Weight 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg)
Dimensions 9.1 x 6 x 1.8 in (23.11 x 15.24 x 4.57 cm)
Age range 18 to UP years
Grade levels 13 - UP
Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Chronological Period: Modern
- Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese
- Cultural Region: East Asian
- Cultural Region: Asian - Japanese
- Cultural Region: Southeast Asian
Category History - General History
Library of Congress subjects China - History
Dewey Decimal Code 951

About the author

John Keay is the author of several acclaimed books, including India: A History, Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World, and Midnight's Descendants: A History of South Asia since Partition. He was formerly a special correspondent for the Economist and contributes regularly to the Times Literary Supplement and the Literary Review.

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