The house of Yan : a family at the heart of a century in Chinese history /
In recounting her family history, Lan Yan brings to life a century of Chinese history from the last emperor to present day, including the Cultural Revolution which tore her childhood apart. The little girl who was crushed by the Cultural Revolution has become one of the most active businesswomen in...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Translated from the French. |
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New York :
Harper,
[2020]
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| Edition: | First U.S. edition. |
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| Summary: | In recounting her family history, Lan Yan brings to life a century of Chinese history from the last emperor to present day, including the Cultural Revolution which tore her childhood apart. The little girl who was crushed by the Cultural Revolution has become one of the most active businesswomen in her country. In telling her and her family's story, she serves up an intimate account of the history of contemporary China. |
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| Item Description: | "Originally published as Chez Les Yan in France in 2017 by Allary Éditions."--Title page verso. |
| Physical Description: | 413 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical table ; 21 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780062899811 0062899813 |