Book HackThe Shortest History of ChinaBy Linda Jaivin
In a Nutshell
Sinologist Linda Jaivin recounts China's dynamic history, from its ancient dynasties and warring states to the modern economic powerhouse it is today.
Favorite Quote
The New Era of Xi Jinping is, so far, a blink of the historical eye. Conjectures on how long it will last or what will come next, I leave to those who can find answers in the I Ching. But if the future is unknowable, history can at least make it less surprising.
Linda Jaivin
Introduction
The People's Republic of China is one of the most influential economies in the world.
Nearly one in five people on Earth identify as Chinese, and China's ambitious multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure project, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, encompasses over 140 countries.
Despite its strong influence on global affairs, the details of China's 4,000-year history are unknown to most of the world due to Western imperialism and neocolonialism.
Linda Jaivin is an American-born Australian author and expert on Chinese language and culture.
In her 2021 book, the Shortest History of China, Jaivin offers an overview of stand-out dynasties, inventions, and political events in Chinese history, from antiquity to the modern age.
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