The Tyranny of History: The Roots of China’s Crisis

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pp. xiii 255.”this book examines the peculiarity of Chinese history, and of the unique burden that history places on present-day China, which Jenner sees in a state of serious crisis, possibly even of potential collapse. The book offers an understanding of recent events in China and the challenge of the future. The author does not see democracy fitting easily into China’s political system but does see some hope as the tyranny of China’s past and the unity of the imperial state begin to unravel”

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Book Information

ISBN 0713990600
ISBN13 9780713990607
Number of pages 255
Original Title The Tyranny of History: The Roots of China's Crisis
Published Date 1992
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication London
Edition First Edition
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pp. xiii 255.”this book examines the peculiarity of Chinese history, and of the unique burden that history places on present-day China, which Jenner sees in a state of serious crisis, possibly even of potential collapse. The book offers an understanding of recent events in China and the challenge of the future. The author does not see democracy fitting easily into China’s political system but does see some hope as the tyranny of China’s past and the unity of the imperial state begin to unravel”

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Weight 0.52 kg