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The Penguin History of Modern China

The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850 to the Present


  • Penguin UK
  • Third Edition
  • by Jonathan Fenby
In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's comprehensive account is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation.

ISBN 9780141988450 | E | PB
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Publisher Penguin UK
ISBN 9780141988450
Author(s) Jonathan Fenby
Publication date January 2019
Edition Paperback
Dimensions 198 x 129 mm
Pages 816
Language(s) Eng. ed.
Exhibition Third Edition
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In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's comprehensive account is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation.

The Penguin History of Modern China

The Penguin History of Modern China

€25.50