China in a Nutshell
| Author | : Amanda Roraback |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0976307022 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780976307020 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (020 Downloads) |
Download or read book China in a Nutshell written by Amanda Roraback and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Confucius to cell phones, China in a Nutshell explores the Asian nation's vast history in just a few easy-to-read pages. Short chapters explain how Taiwan broke away from the main-land, why Hong Kong belonged to the British and the truth behind the "Free Tibet" movement. Also included: a visual comparison of China's major art movements (learn how to distinguish a Ming from a Qing vase), the banning of the Falun Gong spiritual movement and other human rights issues, "Made in China:" a study of China's economic power, trade and international relations, Mao's Cultural Revolution, death in Tiananmen Square and much, much more.
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