The Chinese Century: A Photographic History

Spence, Jonathan D.; Chin, Ann-ping

ISBN 10: 1841882119 / ISBN 13: 9781841882116

Edité par Cassell Paperbacks, London, 2002

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This magnificent and moving photographic chronicle, 'The Chinese Century: A Photographic History', captures the tumultuous past century of China's history through nearly 300 stunning photographs. Most of these captivating images have never before been published outside China, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the nation's unfolding story. Authored by acclaimed historian Jonathan D. Spence and Ann-ping Chin, the authoritative and accessible text perfectly complements the visual narrative.The book vividly portrays key historical moments and figures: from the last rulers of the waning empire and the revolutionaries who overthrew them, to the warlords and capitalists exploiting the new order. Readers will witness the chaos of civil war, the brutality of the Japanese invasion and occupation, the iconic Long March, and the devastation of the great famine. It documents the triumph of the Red Army, the terrible cruelty and suffering of the Cultural Revolution, the depredations and downfall of the Gang of Four, and the tragedy of Tiananmen Square.Beyond these often shocking scenes, the volume also presents glorious landscapes and teeming cities, alongside intimate portraits of Chinese men and women?townspeople, peasants, artists, writers, film stars, and the country's leaders?as they have rarely been seen in the West.This edition is a paperback, published in 2002. The book is in Good condition, presenting a spectacular array of photographs that bring to life the hidden face of China like never before. Large quarto format, approximately 29.8 x 24.8 cm.

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• Titre: The Chinese Century: A Photographic History
• Éditeur: Cassell Paperbacks, London
• Date de parution: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1841882119
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781841882116
• Reliure: Paperback
• Édition: Later Printing.
• État de l'article: Fine
• Poids: 1405 grammes
• Catalogues du vendeur:
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THE CHINESE CENTURY is a magnificent and moving photographic chronicle of the past tumultuous century of china's history. It brings together nearly 300 stunning photographs, most of them never before published outside China, and an authoritative and accessible text by Jonathan Spence and Annping Chin. Here are the last rulers of the waning empire and the revolutionaries who were to overthrow them; the warlords and capitalists who exploited the new order; the chaos of civil war and the brutality of the Japanese invasion and occupation; the Long March and the great famine; the triumph of the Red Army and the terrible cruelty and suffering of the Cultural Revolution; the depredations and downfalls of the Gang of Four; and the tragedy of Tiananmen Square. Alongside these often shocking scenes are glorious landscapes and teeming cities, intimate portraits of Chinese men and women, townspeople and peasants, artists, writers, film stars and the country's leaders, as they have rarely been seen in the West. THE CHINESE CENTURY's spectacular array of photographs bring to life, as never before, the hidden face of China.

À propos de l'auteur

Jonathan Spence is Sterling Professor of History at Yale. His many acclaimed books on China include THE SEARCH FOR MODERN CHINA, THE DEATH OF WOMEN WANG and GOD'S CHINESE SON. Annping Chin was born in Taiwan of mainland china parents, and moved to America when she was eleven years old. She teaches the intellectual and cultural history of China at Yale. Annping Chin was born in Taiwan of mainland china parents, and moved to America when she was eleven years old. She teaches the intellectual and cultural history of China at Yale.