Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China

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China's turbulent past through three generations.

"Wild Swans could be a great read for history enthusiasts who want to learn about China's transformative 20th century. Jung Chang uses the stories of three women in her family to weave together a gripping tale of war, revolution, and survival. The intricate descriptions of the Chinese society and culture make this an unforgettable masterpiece that's both engrossing and informative."

  • NCR Book Award (1992)
  • British Book Award (1993)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China

Regular price $18.33
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ISBN: 9780007463404
Authors: Jung Chang
Publisher: William Collins
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.28
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Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival.Through the story of three generations of women in her own family – the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother and the daughter herself – Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century.Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece which is extraordinary in every way.
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China's turbulent past through three generations.

"Wild Swans could be a great read for history enthusiasts who want to learn about China's transformative 20th century. Jung Chang uses the stories of three women in her family to weave together a gripping tale of war, revolution, and survival. The intricate descriptions of the Chinese society and culture make this an unforgettable masterpiece that's both engrossing and informative."

  • NCR Book Award (1992)
  • British Book Award (1993)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.