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Emperor's River: Travels to the Heart of a Resurgent China
Author(s): Liam James D'Arcy-Brown (Author)
- Publisher: Eye
- Publication Date: 1 Sept. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 1903070708
- ISBN-13: 9781903070703
Book Description
Liam D'Arcy-Brown travels the length of the Grand Canal, a symbol of national identity, Chinese pride, and cultural achievement. For those with an interest in China, its culture, people or heritage, this book provides an engaging, fascinating, and well-written account of the navigation of the lifeblood of a rising power - the Grand Canal of China.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"A moving and chilling book. Let us hope there are many more to come." --Times on Green Dragon, Sombre Warrior
"Historical insights, Chinese mythologies, modern commentaries are all deftly interwoven with the narrative of his own odyssey. D'Arcy-Brown has penned a perceptive portrait of modern China in all its bewildering diversity. . . . he has captured its soul." --Stanley Stewart, author,
In the Empire of Genghis Khan on Green Dragon, Sombre WarriorHistorical insights, Chinese mythologies, modern commentaries are all deftly interwoven with the narrative of his own odyssey. D Arcy-Brown has penned a perceptive portrait of modern China in all its bewildering diversity. . . . he has captured its soul. Stanley Stewart, author, "In the Empire of Genghis Khan" on" Green Dragon, Sombre Warrior""
About the Author
Liam D'Arcy-Brown is the author of Green Dragon, Sombre Warrior.
