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China : A History by Basic Books.;Keay, John is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is China : A History about?
An authoritative account of five thousand years of Chinese history 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.
Who reads China : A History?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Basic Books.;Keay, John
- Publisher
- Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group; Basic Books
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780465015801
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Political Science, Science, Travel
- Rating
- 3.86 / 5 (594 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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