Morris Rossabi Books

Capturing China s past in all its complexity, this multi-faceted history portrays China in the context of a larger global world and incorporates the narratives of Chinese as well as non-Chinese ethnic groups. The book offers a complete political, economic, social, and cultural history of China, covering the major events and trends.

The book provides a comprehensive history of the Uyghur people and their evolving identity from imperial China to contemporary times, emphasizing their complex relationship with the Chinese state. It examines the policies of the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting both progressive and repressive measures affecting the Uyghurs since 1949. Through this lens, the author explores the cultural, political, and social dynamics that have shaped the Uyghur experience in Xinjiang.