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In 1850, China was the "sick man of Asia." Today, it is poised to become the world's strongest country. The book The Penguin History of Modern China shows how tumultuous this journey has been. For 150 years, China was a victim of oppression, war, and famine. Its current position as perhaps the most significant global superpower is therefore even more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby offers a comprehensive narrative that serves as the definitive guide to this astonishing transformation.
"His book is a marvel in thorough examination, truth, and readability - the perfect guide to a time when China is set to enter all our lives." - Sunday Telegraph
"Jonathan Fenby's enlightening book is the first major history to look at the country through the eyes of the 21st century instead of the 20th." - Rana Mitter, Financial Times
"Reads like a novel and is always thoughtful and compassionate about the fate of a greatly abused people... [Fenby has] the eye of a journalist for revelatory detail." - Herald
"Tight, packed with reminiscences... an excellent introduction for the general public, with vivid descriptions and characters." - Michel Sheridan, Sunday Times
"For an accessible, authentic, fair, and well-written narrative, you will hardly find better." - BBC History
"A wonderful history of modern China and a striking read." - Chris Patten
Jonathan Fenby, CBE, served as editor of the Observer and the South China Morning Post. His books include Generalissimo: Chiang Kai-shek and the China He Lost and Dealing with the Dragon: A Year in the New Hong Kong. He is currently the Director of the Editorial Board and China Expert at the analytical service, Trusted Sources.
Pages: 848, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm
Manufacturer
- Author
- Jonathan Fenby
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Type
- General History
- Theme
- World History, History of Asia
- Language
- English
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 848
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- 2019
- Dimensions
- 12.9x19.8 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780141988450
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