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China Simplified: History Flashback

An Entertaining Journey Through the Past to Better Understand Modern China

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China Simplified: History Flashback

By: Stewart Lee Beck, Sun Zhumin
Narrated by: Stewart Lee Beck
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Gain valuable insights into today’s China with this unique exploration of Chinese history - the revolutionary ideas of its most celebrated philosophers, the bold visions of its dauntless leaders, and the pivotal events that shaped the modern nation.

Praise for History Flashback:

"A delightful romp through 5,000 years of Chinese history." (Andrew Browne, China columnist, The Wall Street Journal)

"A clean, clear line to the main developments in China's history... entertaining and enlightening.” (James Fallows, The Atlantic)

"Makes five millenniums of Chinese civilization accessible to readers of all levels.” (James B. Heimowitz, president, China Institute)

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Now as we all know - the history of China is long.... Very long. The author/narrator does a really good job of narrowing down the biggest events in Chinese history and how it affects the nation today. All in all great listen! And it's so fast!

Really condenses the history of China well!

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