If you want an overview of the key points in Chinese history and only have time to read one book, this respected and popular volume is the one to pick up.Ĭopyright: HarperCollins China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know by Jeffrey Wasserstromįor those looking to learn about China’s more recent history and current affairs, Jeffrey Wasserstrom’s China in the 21 st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know is an excellent and informative option. In China: A History, Keay travels through time from the beginning of the imperial dynasty to the modern era, presenting a full and interesting picture of the major conflicts and achievements of each time period. Reputed historian John Keay has managed to do the impossible: summarize five thousand years of Chinese history into one intriguing and fun-to-read volume.
While both of these things are true, China also has a long and eventful history that stretches back thousands of years and it has quickly developed into the world’s most populous country, which means there’s a lot to learn about this immense and ever-changing part of the world! With that in mind, here are our top ten recommended books you should read to help prepare for your trip to the Middle Kingdom, whether you’re a China expert or just beginning to learn: Many newcomers to China may not know much about it, except that it’s big and has great food.
0 kommentar(er)
