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Key events in modern Chinese history are analyzed to challenge the idea of historical inevitability, highlighting the influence of contingent circumstances. The book contrasts the dynamic nature of Chinese society with the enduring presence of an autocratic state, suggesting that history teaches us to expect the unexpected from China.
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China in Revolution, Joseph W. Esherick
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- China in Revolution
- Subtitle
- History Lessons
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph W. Esherick
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 446
- ISBN13
- 9781538162774
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Key events in modern Chinese history are analyzed to challenge the idea of historical inevitability, highlighting the influence of contingent circumstances. The book contrasts the dynamic nature of Chinese society with the enduring presence of an autocratic state, suggesting that history teaches us to expect the unexpected from China.