Eternal China. The Complete History of a Great Civilization

Discover the mysterious world of the Celestial Empire with a book by a world-renowned sinologist! «Eternal China. The Complete History of a Great Civilization» — is the result of years of work by Mataro Adriano, who has dedicated more than... 50 years to studying China and has made about 200 trips there to gather all the most important information about one of the most advanced countries in the world. To learn all the most secret secrets of China, together with this book we dive into the incredible diversity of culture, history, and traditions, exploring such important currents as Maoism, the reasons for the formation of the «Silk Road», where the coronavirus actually came from, and what political issues are facing Chinese civilization today.
Thanks to this book, we have a unique opportunity to see China through the eyes of Mataro Adriano through his notes from the 1979 trip, which became «a kind of watershed between China of the past and the future». The author shares his impressions from the bustling megacities to quiet villages, from ancient temples to modern skyscrapers. You will feel how the centers of Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou come alive on the pages of the book, and learn what makes each of these cities special. This book will help you look at China from many different angles, understand why it has become exactly what we know it as today, and learn what challenges and changes await this amazing country in its struggle for global dominance.