AWW22 The Shortest History of China - Linda Jaivin

Chaired by Jacqueline Lo.


One of Australia’s foremost sinologists distils the sprawling
history of China into a pacey, readable account of its origins,
impact and influence. Named as one of the top five books on China
of 2021, Linda Jaivin’s The Shortest History of China explores
everything from China’s philosophical genesis to its contemporary
political system. Richly informative and highly entertaining,
this compact survey is the perfect introduction to China in all
its complexity.