The Search for Modern China
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The Search for Modern China

by Jonathan D. Spence

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Jonathan Spence presents a comprehensive account of China's transformation from imperial rule to a modern nation, highlighting political upheavals and cultural shifts across several centuries.

ISBN-13 9780393934519 ASIN 0393934519 Views 438 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Year 2012 Edition Third Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 984 Created April 14, 2026 Updated September 27, 2026
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The Search for Modern China traces China's development from the late Ming period through the 20th century.

It examines major political shifts, social changes, and cultural movements that shaped modern Chinese society.

The narrative covers the fall of imperial rule, the rise of the Republic, and the founding of the People's Republic.

Key themes include reform efforts, revolutions, and China's interactions with the wider world.

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