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Long Peace Street: A Walk In Modern China
Long Peace Street: A Walk In Modern China
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Long Peace Street recounts a journey in modern China, a walk of twenty miles across Beijing offering a very personal encounter with the life of the capital’s streets. At the same time, it takes the reader on a journey through the city’s recent history, telling the story of how the present and future of the world’s rising superpower has been shaped by its tumultuous past, from the demise of the last imperial dynasty in 1912 through to the present day.
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One Line Summary
Explores Beijing's history through a walk along Long Peace Street.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about China's rapid transformation and want to see its history vividly woven into the city's streets, this book is a fantastic pick. It offers a personal, almost walking tour of Beijing, revealing how the past continues to shape the present and future of this fascinating nation. Readers often feel as if they've taken the journey themselves, witnessing history firsthand.