The shortest history of China

A journey through millennia of Chinese history: from early innovation to high technology

China has always had a significant influence on world cuisine, trade, military strategy, aesthetics and philosophy. Kung fu, tofu, tea, trade routes, ancient sages, and silk—these elements have shaped the world around us for thousands of years. The history of the Sky is full of heroic exploits, dramatic events, cultural achievements and censorship challenges. The history of women in China, from the first female warriors to the suffragists of the 20th century, is particularly interesting, and it still remains little researched.

The historical phenomena of corruption and disunity that led to the downfall of many dynasties still mark modern China.

Today, China is perceived in different ways: as an economic power, a symbol of urbanization, a propaganda superpower seeking world domination.

The author of The Shortest History of China, Linda Yavin, creates a concise but informative account of China's thousand-year history, from its philosophical foundations to its modern political system, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for PRC hegemony in the future.