{"product_id":"9780141988450","title":"The Penguin History of Modern China","description":"Author: Fenby, Jonathan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780141988450\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 19 Feb 2019\u003cbr\u003ePages: 848 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crucial book for understanding modern China, now updated to include the rule of Xi Jinping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'.  Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth.  \u003ci\u003eThe Penguin History of Modern China \u003c\/i\u003eshows how turbulent that journey has been.  For 150 years China has endured as a victim of brutality on an unmatched scale, of oppression, war and famine.  This makes its current position as the newest and, arguably, most important global superpower all the more extraordinary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Fenby's clear, authoritative and brilliantly written account of China's recent past, now updated to take in the ascendency of Xi Jinping and China's global ambitions, is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48181133770910,"sku":"UBD-9780141988450","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780141988450.jpg?v=1787398738","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780141988450","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}