CHINA: A History Paperback

John Keay's China: A History offers a sweeping and comprehensive narrative of China's immense and complex past, spanning 5,000 years from its mythical origins to its modern economic rise. Breaking away from Western-centric accounts, Keay dedicates significant attention to the earlier periods and includes regions often overlooked in conventional histories, such as Tibet, Xinjiang, and Manchuria, to present a more holistic understanding of "all the Chinas." Informed by the latest research and enlivened with wit, this single-volume work delves into the nation's dynasties, societal structures, technological advancements, and cultural evolution, aiming to provide readers with the essential context for understanding China's past, present, and future as a global power.