A Short History of China
By Gordon Kerr
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Gordon Kerr
Gordon Kerr worked in bookselling and publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of several titles including A Short History of Europe, A Short History of Africa, A Short History of China, A Short History of Brazil, A Short History of the First World War,A Short History of the Vietnam War, A Short History of the Middle East, A Short History of Religion and The War That Never Ended. He divides his time between Dorset and Southwest France.
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Reviews for A Short History of China
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Short and succinct introduction. Quite ‘factual’ so Interested now to read more that identifies the values that tie past, present and future of China.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good reference for brief history of great country, it went thoroughly with easy,compacted information. Thanks