The Shortest History of China
By Linda Jaivin
From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower—A Retelling for Our Times. The Experiment, 2021.
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A whirlwind tour of Chinese history, from the most remote early dynasties around 4000 years ago to the modern-day regime of Xi Jinping, exploring the concerns and ideas of Chinese society through politics, art and people.
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Who should read The Shortest History of China
History fans • politics buffs • lovers of a great tale • those concerned about international relations • feminists
About the author of The Shortest History of China
Linda Jaivin is a Chinese translator and novelist who has previously worked on textbooks for Oxford University Press and penned several books, including The Monkey and the Dragon and Beijing. She is a graduate of Brown University, Rhode Island.
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