China The Novel
China: The Novel by Edward Rutherfurd, published by National Geographic Books on April 5, 2022, is a historical saga that explores the complexities of China during the tumultuous nineteenth century. This 784-page work delves into the significant events that shaped the Middle Kingdom, including the Opium Wars, the Taiping revolt, and the Boxer Rebellion. Rutherfurd’s narrative intertwines the lives of various characters, from a young village wife to powerful figures within the Forbidden City, illustrating the clash of cultures and the shifting dynamics of power during this pivotal era.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of the interactions between Chinese, British, and American families as they navigate the challenges of a changing world. The novel presents a tapestry of human drama, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of individuals against the backdrop of historical events. With its focus on cultural heritage and the impact of these historical moments, China: The Novel offers an insightful exploration of the forces that have shaped modern China.
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The “unparalleled master of the historical saga” (Newsweek) and internationally bestselling author of Paris and New York takes on an exhilarating new world with his trademark epic style in China: The Novel
In China: The Novel, Edward Rutherfurd brings his renowned talents to the Middle Kingdom, when the clash of East and West in the nineteenth century shattered the stability of the two-thousand-year-old empire. This epic tale chronicles the great struggle for power, from the Opium Wars that erupted in 1839 through the Taiping revolt, the British burning of the Summer Palace, the Boxer Rebellion, and the long rule of the Dragon Empress, culminating in the momentous revolution of 1911. We meet a young village wife struggling with rigid traditions, Manchu warriors, powerful eunuchs and concubines of the Forbidden City, rapacious English soldiers and earnest missionaries, savvy Chinese pirates, and sage philosophers. Rutherfurd brings to vivid life the ever-changing fortunes of Chinese, British, and American families as they negotiate the tides of history. A rich human drama as well as a deeply researched portrait that sets the stage for China’s role in the world today, China: The Novel is the enthralling story of a rising global power.
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