The Search for Modern China, 2nd Edition
by Jonathan D. Spence
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Author: Jonathan D. SpenceEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-01-17
ISBN: 0393973514
Number of pages: 992
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Summary of The Search for Modern China, 2nd Edition
Look no further for a comprehensive narrative of Chinese history from the fall of the Ming dynasty to the present.
Beautifully written by a leading scholar in the field, the new edition of The Search for Modern China brings to life the characters and events of China?s turbulent modern history. The narrative is detailed balanced, integrating political and cultural history with social and economic developments. Spence has streamlined and thoroughly updated the text in light of new scholarship and the major new steps China has taken in the last ten years. The Search for Modern China, Second Edition, features a visually striking art program that includes more than 150 illustrations?many by world-famous photographers?50 maps, and many helpful tables.China Books
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