Modern China

by Edwin E. Moïse

The past hundred years in China have seen an almost continuous transformation and upheaval. From Confuciusist monarchy to warlordism, from fanatically doctrinaire socialists tyranny to almost doctrineless social-capitalism, China has experienced political, cultural, and economic disintegration, reunion, and revolution on an unprecedented scale.

Genres: History, China, Asia, Nonfiction

281 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Kaylee Ding]

Read for a class on 20th century Chinese literature. This provided a broad brushstrokes overview of 20th century Chinese history. Sometimes it seemed overly sympathetic to Mao and the CCP, but given my lack of knowledge in this subject area, it's difficult for me to say for certain. The book was written in an easily digestible manner, even for those who don't usually read history books.

[Hillary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Finally finished this book for my Chinese history class.

[Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

1839-1994. Good overview of politics and ideologies by decade in the 20th century. Nanjing Massacre not included.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cool book. Describes how ancient culture shaped current technological, political, and economic progress.

[Pracheesh Mishra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read