Publication date UK format 15/3/22 Book 224 Pages
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Synopsis
China entered the 20th century as an agrarian society, weakened under internal and external pressures. Revolutionaries came together to bring down the last imperial dynasty but quickly split over the direction of reconstruction. Civil wars ensued, followed by WWI. The fate of the country appeared to be in the hands of industrial powers like Britain, Germany, Japan, the Soviet Union, and the United States. All seemed lost when Japan seized all Chinese seaports, railways, industries, and fertile farmland. Yet Chinese resistance continued for eight years and the entire society was mobilized. After decades of struggling, China finally regained independence that laid the foundation for its own modernization.
My Review
This was a brilliant historic graphic novel, which I really enjoyed. I believe it was wrote for adults but it rather basic and I feel it would be extremely useful for high school age children. As an adult I did enjoy it so if you love learning about history and politics through graphic novels then this is the book for you. It was packed full of very interesting information that was useful and explained well in a simple manner. I loved the pictures and became so engrossed in it that I had to finish it in one sitting. It's a brilliant way to learn history through a different type of media. I learnt so much from reading it and I wasn't bogged down by heavy information. I recommend this book for all those who love learning about history through a fun way and for those who love graphic novels and comics. It is great and a very unique story. The pictures were brilliant and I enjoyed the experience of reading it.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating such a brilliant way to help us all learn about China in a very unique way.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US Kindle $11.53 Paperback $16.95
Waterstones Paperback £12.99
B&N Paperback $16.95
Kobo ebook £8.79
Amazon UK Kindle £8.79 Paperback £12.90
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