Download or read book China written by Michael Lynch and published by Hodder Murray. This book was released on 1996 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text tells the story of China's extraordinary transition from the empire of the Manchu dynasty to the People's Republic of Mao Tse-Tung. Each chapter offers a structured analysis of a particular theme or aspect of China's history during these 50 turbulent years. The text examines and explains how China undertook its revolution against the world to join the world. It combines factual narrative and informed discussion, and its constructive study guide sections should be of use to students.