China: A History

by John Keay Narrated by Anne Flosnik

Overview

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 current 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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Library Journal
“Without sacrificing substance for brevity, Keay manages to illustrate China’s history very much as a narrative... Readers already interested in, or wishing newly to embark upon, Chinese history will adore this book. Highly recommended.”

Philadelphia Inquirer
“China: A History marks a welcome advance… [Keay’s] touch is deft and faithful to the tenor of the debates, especially those between archaeologists and literary scholars.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170775088
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	06/07/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged

Related Subjects

• History
• Asian History
• General Asian History
• Chinese History
• General & Miscellaneous Asian History
• General & Miscellaneous Chinese History

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