A China expert currently stationed in Beijing presents four novel keywords; Harmony , Evolution , Cycle , and Humiliation, unlocking what China was, is, and will be. The book answers following Written in Beijing , China Worldcraft stands out from more traditional fare written in the US. Dispensing with the time-line approach, the book thematically captures the essence of China and its history. It is an excellent stand-alone China primer or can be read as a complementary material for those more knowledgeable in the field of Chinese history and international relations. China Worldcraft comes with more than 30 complementary photos taken in 2021-2022 and upgraded maps. Get it now .
Currently working as a Korean diplomat in Beijing. Enjoy reading history books stretching from the antiquities to the contemporary times; from East to West. A slight detour into biology, astronomy, paleontology (a.k.a. dinosaurs), and science stuffs is also a fair shot.
Being almost completely ignorant of China's history, I found this book to a good over view of the 5 plus millennia of its history and I gained some perspective on the collective Chinese psyche. I enjoyed the parallels drawn between the US and China, they are enlightning.