Este autor explora las complejas relaciones entre cultura y ética. Sus escritos a menudo profundizan en cuestiones de justicia y humanidad. A través de un estilo de escritura atractivo, ofrece a los lectores profundas reflexiones sobre la sociedad humana. Sus obras son valoradas por su profundidad intelectual.
An exploration of China's rich heritage and contemporary advancements is presented through the insights of an international team of esteemed scholars. This work delves into the magnificent wonders that define China's cultural and historical landscape, highlighting both ancient traditions and modern achievements. The blend of scholarly perspectives offers a comprehensive understanding of China's significance on the world stage.
In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's comprehensive account is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation.
La narración lineal propia de la Historia tradicional puede ser útil para contar la historia de un reinado, pero no lo es cuando se trata de acontecimientos que abarcan escenarios y protagonistas diversos, como ocurre con la segunda guerra mundial. Esta visión infográfica consta de cuatro grandes apartados: «Movilización, producción y recursos» nos muestra la disponibilidad de cada contrincante en los momentos de iniciarse el conflicto; «Armas y ejércitos» nos ofrece un detallado análisis de las diversas armas disponibles en tierra, mar y aire; «Batallas y campañas» nos permite un recorrido puntual de todas las campañas en los diversos frentes, mientras que la cuarta parte, «Balance y fracturas», profundiza en los resultados de vencedores y vencidos y en los conflictos que quedaron pendientes. El resultado global es una visión realmente innovadora del conflicto más importante de la historia.
With the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, the next two centuries for France would be tumultuous. Bestselling historian and political commentator Jonathan Fenby provides an expert and riveting journey through this period as he recounts and analyses the extraordinary sequence of events of this period from the end of the First Revolution through two others, a return of Empire, three catastrophic wars with Germany, periods of stability and hope interspersed with years of uncertainty and high tensions. As her cross-Channel neighbour Great Britain would equally suffer, France was to undergo the wrenching loss of colonies in the post-Second World War as the new modern world we know today took shape. Her attempts to become the leader of the European union is a constant struggle, as was her lack of support for America in the two Gulf Wars of the past twenty years. Alongside this came huge social changes and cultural landmarks but also fundamental questioning of what this nation, which considers itself exceptional, really stood - and stands - for. That saga and those questions permeate the France of today, now with an implacable enemy to face in the form of Islamic extremism which so bloodily announced itself this year in Paris. Fenby will detail every event, every struggle and every outcome across this expanse of 200 years. It will prove to be the definitive guide to understanding France.
China?s spectacular growth and expanding global role have led to visions of the 21st century being dominated by the last major state on earth ruled by a Communist Party. In this new edition of his widely acclaimed book, renowned China expert Jonathan Fenby shows why such assumptions are wrong. He presents an analysis of China under Xi Jinping which shows the highly significant challenges it faces which stand in the way of global domination. For all its spectacular growth, it has to deal with major political, economic, social and international tests, each involving structural difficulties that will put the system under strain. Based on the author's extensive knowledge of contemporary China and his close analysis of Xi's leadership, this incisive analysis offers a pragmatic view of where the country is heading at a time when its future is too important an issue for wishful theorizing.
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In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth.The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim to brutality on an unmatched scale, to oppression, to war and to famine. This makes its current position as the newest and, arguably, most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's clear and comprehensive account of China's recent past is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation.