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Shanghai: The Rise And Fall Of A Decadent City 1842-1949
Transformed from a swampland wilderness into a dazzling, modern-day Babylon, Shanghai that predated Mao's Cultural Revolution was a city like no other, redolent with opium and underworld crime, booming with foreign trade, blessed with untold wealth and marred by abject squalor. Journalist Stella Dong captures all the exoticism, extremes, and excitement of this legendary city.
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Vivid history of Shanghai’s glamorous, tumultuous evolution.
Who is this book for?
This book offers a captivating journey into Shanghai’s vibrant history, blending glamour, crime, and cultural shifts. If you’re fascinated by cities that have transformed dramatically over time, Stella Dong’s storytelling promises an immersive experience filled with colorful characters and dramatic episodes. It’s perfect for history buffs and those curious about how a city’s soul can be shaped by its tumultuous past.
