The Seventy Wonders of China

by Jonathan Fenby (editor)

A detailed overview of China's contributions to the natural, artistic, and technological worlds features writings by a range of academic experts and pays tribute to such innovations as the compass, gunpowder, and printing, in a visual guide that documents both famous and lesser-known attributes. 12,000 first printing.

Genres: China, History, Asia

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Jonathan Fenby, CBE, has been the editor of The Observer and the South China Morning Post. He is currently China Director at the research service Trusted Sources.

Reviews

[Katy Vashkevich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and plan to finish it some time later. The photographs are beautiful and the summaries are short and to the point. I like to supplement them with additional articles as well as videos, and it really gives me an impression of experiencing China.

[Vampire Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

The enjoyment I have in history and geography led me to adore this book. It is beautifully structured and its facts are easy to understand. I recommend this book to anyone passionate about Asia.