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Seventy Wonders of China, The Jonathan Fenby

Seventy Wonders of China, The By Jonathan Fenby

Seventy Wonders of China, The by Jonathan Fenby


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Covers China under topics stretching from the natural wonders of mountains and rivers to the Silk Road, from the arts and monuments of the past to its booming cities.

Seventy Wonders of China, The Summary

Seventy Wonders of China, The by Jonathan Fenby

As China emerges as a great world economic power, this book's uniquely wide focus shows what makes it such a special country and civilization, with topics stretching from the natural wonders of mountains and rivers to the Silk Road, from the arts and great monuments of the past to the booming cities of today. Beyond the quality of the individual entries, and the stunning illustrations, "The Seventy Wonders of China" provides an unmatched account of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known, an essential contribution to understanding and appreciating this vast country with which the world is now engaging.

About Jonathan Fenby

Jonathan Fenby is a well-known writer and speaker on China, both historical and contemporary, and edited the South China Morning Post for five years. He has written a biography of Chiang Kai-shek, a history of China from 1850 to 1949 and an account of Hong Kong after its return to China in 1997, as well as many press articles, and he broadcasts in Britain, the United States, Europe and the Far East.

Table of Contents

Natural Wonders; People & Life; Cities & Towns; Monuments & Buildings; The Arts; Inventions and Achievements; Greater China.

Additional information

GOR007785161
9780500251379
0500251371
Seventy Wonders of China, The by Jonathan Fenby
Used - Like New
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
2007-10-01
304
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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