Description
A panoramic history of the roots of China and Mongolias historic rivalryand why it matters today.
The Great Wall of Chinastretching from the arid rises of Gansu province to the cold waters of the Bohai Searemains an enduring symbol of Chinese might. And yet for all its grandeur, the Wall also marks a vulnerability: an ever-present reminder of old battlelines and never-ending tension with Chinas northern neighbours.
Travelling by sacred mountains and along forgotten trade routes, John Man journeys through China and Mongolia, tracing the contours of their uneasy shared histories. From the tumult of the Warring States Period to the present day, Man weaves a thrilling tale of battling warlords, imperial power plays, Soviet interference and contemporary political manoeuvring.
Looking to the future of the region, Conquering the North canvasses the still fractious interplay of two rival cultures and the continuing struggle for Mongolian sovereignty as China continues to edge north.
Author: John Man
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Published: 12/02/2025
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.28lbs
ISBN: 9781639369973
Language: English
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