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From one of China’s most acclaimed writers, his first work of nonfiction to appear in English: a unique, intimate look at the Chinese experience over the last several decades, told through personal stories and astute analysis that sharply illuminate the country’s meteoric economic and social transformation. Characterized by Yu Hua’s trademark wit, insight, and courage, China in Ten Words is a refreshingly candid vision of the “Chinese miracle” and all its consequences, from the singularly invaluable perspective of a writer living in China today.

「あまりにドイツの電撃作戦がすばらしいので、『ドイツと組んだほうがいい、バスに乗り遅れるな』という、実に単純明快な理屈で結んでしまったのです…。」『日本のいちばん長い日』や『ノモンハンの夏』の著者・半藤一利のベストセラー『昭和史』の語り下ろし講義を完全ノーカットで配信開始!江戸っ子ならではの調子で、激動の「昭和」という時代の本質に迫り、語ります。

From a sleepy fishing village to a samurai capital to a vibrant global metropolis, Eiko Maruko Siniawer takes readers through Tokyo's rich history, revealing four centuries of transformation deeply woven into its fabric. This accessible guide introduces a world of shoguns and kabuki theater, riots and earthquakes, wartime devastation and resilience, booms and busts, bright lights and skyscrapers, all viewed through the lived experiences of those who have inhabited and shaped a city of distinctive neighborhoods and different personalities.

もっと歴史を楽しく知ろう！ 小学生のうちに知っておくと中学生以降の歴史がもっと楽しくなる！大人の学び直しにも最適！！