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Title Statement | Great state: China and the world / Timothy Brook. |
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Author | Brook, Timothy, 1951- |
Publication | New York, NY: Harper,[2020]©2020 |
Edition | First U.S. edition. |
Extent of Item | xxii, 464 pages |
ISBN | 0062950983 9780062950987 |
Other Number | 3738347 |
General Notes | Originally published in Great Britain in 2019 by Profile Books. |
Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary | Timothy Brook analyzes the last eight centuries of Chinas relationship with the world in this magnificent history that brings together accounts from civil servants, horse traders, spiritual leaders, explorers, pirates, emperors, migrant workers, invaders, visionaries, and traitors, creating a multifaceted portrait of this highly misunderstood nation. Brook lives in Vancouver, BC. |
Subjects & Genres | |
By Topic | International relations |
Isolationism | |
Balance of power | |
By Location | China--Foreign relations |
China--Politics and government | |
China--History |